Public holidays

🇨🇿Czechia 2026

Public holidays
13
in 2026
Next holiday
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
in 20d
Long weekends
7
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
M
2
A
2
M
J
2
J
A
1
S
1
O
1
N
3
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Thursday · Den obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok
165d ago Public
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Velký pátek
73d ago Public
6
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Velikonoční pondělí
70d ago Public
1
May
Labour Day
Friday · Svátek práce
45d ago Public
8
May
Liberation Day
Friday · Den vítězství
38d ago Public
5
Jul
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
Sunday · Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje
in 20d Public
6
Jul
Jan Hus Day
Monday · Den upálení mistra Jana Husa
in 21d Public
28
Sep
St. Wenceslas Day
Monday · Den české státnosti
in 105d Public
28
Oct
Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Wednesday · Den vzniku samostatného československého státu
in 135d Public
17
Nov
Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
Tuesday · Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva
in 155d Public
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Thursday · Štědrý den
in 192d Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · 1. svátek vánoční
in 193d Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday · 2. svátek vánoční
in 194d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Czechia

In 2026, Czechia has 13 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 3. 4 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 7 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from New Year's Day (January 1) to Good Friday (April 3): 92 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).

Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 6 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Liberation Day
May 8 · Friday
Jan Hus Day
July 6 · Monday
St. Wenceslas Day
September 28 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Czechia have in 2026?+
Czechia has 13 official public holidays in 2026, with December being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Czechia?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Czechia in 2026?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Czechia?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (July 5), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).