How many public holidays does Czechia have in 2026?
Czechia has 13 public holidays in 2026, per Czech Public Holidays 2026 (státní svátky a ostatní svátky, Act No. 245/2000 Coll.).
Czechia has 13 public holidays in 2026, per Czech Public Holidays 2026 (státní svátky a ostatní svátky, Act No. 245/2000 Coll.). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026.
13 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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10
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12
13
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28
29
30
31
- 1New Year's Day / Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State
February
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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17
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20
21
22
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24
25
26
27
28
No holidays this month.
March
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
April
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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17
18
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20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 3Good Friday
- 6Easter Monday
May
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1Labour Day
- 8Victory Day
June
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
July
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 5Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
- 6Jan Hus Day
August
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
September
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 28St. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day)
October
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 28Independent Czechoslovak State Day
November
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 17Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
December
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 24Christmas Eve
- 25Christmas Day
- 26Second Day of Christmas (St. Stephen's Day)
Long Weekends in Czechia, 2026
Czechia has 6 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026, covering Good Friday and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
3–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Fri3Good FridayHoliday
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
- Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
8–10 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri8Victory DayHoliday
- Sat9Saturday
- Sun10SundayHoliday
4–6 July 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5Saints Cyril and Methodius DayHoliday
- Mon6Jan Hus DayHoliday
26–28 September 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
- Mon28St. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day)Holiday
24–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
4 days
- Thu24Christmas EveHoliday
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Second Day of Christmas (St. Stephen's Day)Holiday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Czechia Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Czechia has 13 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day / Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State) and the last on 26 December (Second Day of Christmas (St. Stephen's Day)).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day / Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State | Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Holiday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 8 May 2026 | Friday | Victory Day | Holiday |
| 5 July 2026 | Sunday | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Holiday |
| 6 July 2026 | Monday | Jan Hus Day | Holiday |
| 28 September 2026 | Monday | St. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day) | Holiday |
| 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | Independent Czechoslovak State Day | Holiday |
| 17 November 2026 | Tuesday | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | Holiday |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas (St. Stephen's Day) | Holiday |
Official source: Czech Public Holidays 2026 (státní svátky a ostatní svátky, Act No. 245/2000 Coll.) (Combined list of state holidays and other public holidays under Act No. 245/2000 Coll. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. State holidays and other public holidays under Act No. 245/2000 Coll. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.
Download Czechia 2026 Holiday Data
The Czechia 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Seasons in Czechia
Czechia is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons.
Current season in Czechia
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Czechia in 2026?
There are 6 long-weekend periods in Czechia in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 3-6 April 2026, covering Good Friday and Easter Monday.
What is the official source for the 2026 Czechia holiday calendar?
The official source is Czech Public Holidays 2026 (státní svátky a ostatní svátky, Act No. 245/2000 Coll.) (Combined list of state holidays and other public holidays under Act No. 245/2000 Coll. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved).