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Public Holidays in Czechia — 2026
Czechia observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Den obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Velký pátek | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Velikonoční pondělí | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Svátek práce | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | Liberation Day | Den vítězství | Nationwide |
| Sunday, July 5, 2026 | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje | Nationwide |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Jan Hus Day | Den upálení mistra Jana Husa | Nationwide |
| Monday, September 28, 2026 | St. Wenceslas Day | Den české státnosti | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Independent Czechoslovak State Day | Den vzniku samostatného československého státu | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva | Nationwide |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Štědrý den | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | 1. svátek vánoční | Nationwide |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | 2. svátek vánoční | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Liberation Day |
| Monday, July 5, 2027 | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2027 | Jan Hus Day |
| Tuesday, September 28, 2027 | St. Wenceslas Day |
| Thursday, October 28, 2027 | Independent Czechoslovak State Day |
| Wednesday, November 17, 2027 | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day |
| Friday, December 24, 2027 | Christmas Eve |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.