Public holidays in 2026
An overview of public holidays in the Czech Republic in 2026. See the dates, days of the week, and which holidays fall on working days or weekends.
- holidays in total
- 13
- on weekdays
- 11
- on weekends
- 2
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Thursday
Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State / New Year’s Day
Non-working weekday Stores over 200 m²: sales prohibited -
Friday
Good Friday
Non-working weekday -
Monday
Easter Monday
Non-working weekday Stores over 200 m²: sales prohibited -
Friday
Labour Day
Non-working weekday -
Friday
Liberation Day
Non-working weekday Stores over 200 m²: sales prohibited -
Sunday
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
Falls on a weekend -
Monday
Jan Hus Day
Non-working weekday -
Monday
Czech Statehood Day
Non-working weekday Stores over 200 m²: sales prohibited -
Wednesday
Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Non-working weekday Stores over 200 m²: sales prohibited -
Tuesday
Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day and International Students’ Day
Non-working weekday -
Thursday
Christmas Eve
Non-working weekday Stores over 200 m²: sales prohibited from 12:00 -
Friday
Christmas Day
Non-working weekday Stores over 200 m²: sales prohibited -
Saturday
Second Day of Christmas
Falls on a weekend Stores over 200 m²: sales prohibited
A holiday on Saturday or Sunday does not remove an additional workday.
When must large stores stop selling on public holidays?
Under Act No. 223/2016 Coll., retail sales are prohibited on selected public holidays in stores with a sales area over 200 m². The restriction applies on 1 January, Easter Monday, 8 May, 28 September, 28 October, and 25 and 26 December. On Christmas Eve, 24 December, sales are prohibited from 12:00 to 24:00.
The law also provides exceptions. Among others, the restriction does not apply to stores with a sales area of 200 m² or less, petrol stations, pharmacies, stores at airports, railway stations and bus stations, or stores in healthcare facilities.
The law has been in force since 1 October 2016. Kolikto therefore does not display this sales restriction for holidays before that date.
Sources and legal information
Public holidays and days off in 2026
Public holidays in the Czech Republic in 2026 fall on different days of the week. Some holidays fall on working days, while others fall on weekends. This overview helps you quickly check holiday dates and plan time off, vacations, or long weekends.
The 2026 Czech public holiday calendar includes both fixed and movable holidays. Each holiday includes its date and day of the week, making it easy to see when a public holiday falls on a working day.
Frequently asked questions
How many holidays and statutory days off are there in the Czech Republic?
This overview contains 13 holidays and statutory days off that Kolikto accounts for when calculating workdays.
How many holidays in 2026 fall on a workday?
In 2026, 11 holidays fall from Monday through Friday. These days affect the number of workdays in that year.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
If a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, it does not reduce the number of workdays further because the date is already non-working due to the weekend.
Where can I find the number of workdays in 2026?
You can find workdays, working hours, weekends, and holidays on the page Workdays in 2026.
When must stores close for sales on Czech public holidays?
Act No. 223/2016 Coll. prohibits sales on selected public holidays in stores with a sales area over 200 m². The restriction applies on 1 January, Easter Monday, 8 May, 28 September, 28 October, and 25 and 26 December. On Christmas Eve, the restriction applies from 12:00. The law also provides exceptions.