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.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | Restoration of the Czech Independence DayRestoration of the Czech Independence Day is a national holiday in Czechia |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labor DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 8 May 2026 | Friday | Victory in Europe DayVictory in Europe Day is a national holiday in Czechia |
| 5 July 2026 | Sunday | Day of Saints Cyril and MethodiusDay of Saints Cyril and Methodius is a national holiday in Czechia |
| 6 July 2026 | Monday | Jan Hus DayJan Hus Day is a national holiday in Czechia |
| 28 September 2026 | Monday | St. Wenceslas DaySt. Wenceslas Day is a national holiday in Czechia |
| 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | Independent Czechoslovak State DayIndependent Czechoslovak State Day is a national holiday in Czechia |
| 17 November 2026 | Tuesday | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy DayStruggle for Freedom and Democracy Day is a national holiday in Czechia |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | St. 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.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Carnival / Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches. |
| 29 March 2026 | Sunday | Palm SundayPalm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week. |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| 4 April 2026 | Saturday | Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Pentecost SundayMany Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Pentecost 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 2026 | Sunday | TrinityTrinity 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).
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