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Czechia Public Holidays 2026

There are 14 public holidays in Czechia in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 14 public holidays Czechia marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
1 January 2026ThursdayRestoration of the Czech Independence DayRestoration of the Czech Independence Day is a national holiday in Czechia
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
1 May 2026FridayLabor DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
8 May 2026FridayVictory in Europe DayVictory in Europe Day is a national holiday in Czechia
5 July 2026SundayDay of Saints Cyril and MethodiusDay of Saints Cyril and Methodius is a national holiday in Czechia
6 July 2026MondayJan Hus DayJan Hus Day is a national holiday in Czechia
28 September 2026MondaySt. Wenceslas DaySt. Wenceslas Day is a national holiday in Czechia
28 October 2026WednesdayIndependent Czechoslovak State DayIndependent Czechoslovak State Day is a national holiday in Czechia
17 November 2026TuesdayStruggle for Freedom and Democracy DayStruggle for Freedom and Democracy Day is a national holiday in Czechia
24 December 2026ThursdayChristmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
26 December 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's DaySt. Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Czechia

Religious holidays in 2026

Religious dates many households in Czechia mark, whether or not they are days off.

DateDayHoliday
18 February 2026WednesdayCarnival / Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
29 March 2026SundayPalm SundayPalm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
2 April 2026ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
4 April 2026SaturdayHoly SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
5 April 2026SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
24 May 2026SundayPentecost SundayMany Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
25 May 2026MondayPentecost MondayWhit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
31 May 2026SundayTrinityTrinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost.

Beyond the public and religious holidays above, Czechia also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.

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Other years

See the Czechia holidays hub for every year.

Holidays in other countries

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Czechia in 2026?

There are 14 public holidays in Czechia in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Czechia?

The next holiday in Czechia is Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius on 5 July 2026 (Sunday).

Can I add Czechia 2026 holidays to my calendar?

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