Czechia public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Czechia): Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 13 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 6
Czechia public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 8 | Friday | Liberation Day |
| July 5 | Sunday | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day |
| July 6 | Monday | Jan Hus Day |
| September 28 | Monday | St. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day) |
| October 28 | Wednesday | Independent Czechoslovak State Day |
| November 17 | Tuesday | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 8 – May 103 days off
- July 4 – July 63 days off
- September 26 – September 283 days off
- November 14 – November 174 days off · if you take Monday November 16 off
- December 24 – December 274 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 1 | Wednesday | Ugly Wednesday |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Czechia have in 2026?
Czechia has 13 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Czechia?
Next public holiday (Czechia): Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 13 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Czechia has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.