Public Holidays in the Czech Republic 2026

Public holidays in the Czech Republic reflect key historical events and national traditions. In 2026, several public holidays fall on weekdays and create extended weekends. These dates should be taken into account when planning work schedules, vacations, and travel.

List of Public Holidays in the Czech Republic in 2026:

January 2026
1 January (Thursday) — New Year’s Day and the Day of the Restoration of the Independent Czech State. Official public holiday.

April 2026
3 April (Friday) — "Good Friday". Official public holiday as part of the Easter period.
6 April (Monday) — Easter Monday. Public holiday.

May 2026
1 May (Friday) — Labour Day. Official public holiday and day off.
8 May (Friday) — Victory Day. Commemorates the end of World War II in Europe.

July 2026
5 July (Sunday) — Saints Cyril and Methodius Day.
6 July (Monday) — Jan Hus Day (Commemoration of the burning of Jan Hus).

September 2026
28 September (Monday) — Czech Statehood Day (St. Wenceslas Day).

October 2026
28 October (Wednesday) — Independent Czechoslovak State Day.

November 2026
17 November (Tuesday) — Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day.

December 2026
24 December (Thursday) — Christmas Eve.
25 December (Friday) — Christmas Day.
26 December (Saturday) — St. Stephen’s Day (Second Day of Christmas).