What Are the Public and Bank Holidays in the Czech Republic?

The Czech Republic observes several public and bank holidays throughout the year. These holidays are recognized nationwide and provide employees with time off to celebrate cultural, historical, and religious events.

Public and Bank Holidays in the Czech Republic:

  1. New Year's Day (Den obnovy samostatného českého státu) – January 1

    • Celebrates the founding of Czechoslovakia and independence.

  2. Easter Monday (Velikonoční pondělí) – April (varies each year)

    • Celebrated on the Monday following Easter Sunday.

  3. Labour Day (Svátek práce) – May 1

    • A holiday to celebrate workers and labor rights.

  4. Victory Day (Den vítězství) – May 8

    • Commemorates the end of World War II in Europe.

  5. Czech Statehood Day (Den české státnosti) – September 28

    • Celebrates the patron saint of the Czech lands, St. Wenceslaus, and Czech statehood.

  6. Independent Czechoslovak State Day (Den vzniku samostatného československého státu) – October 28

    • Marks the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918.

  7. Christmas Eve (Štědrý den) – December 24

    • A major holiday for family gatherings and Christmas Eve celebrations.

  8. Christmas Day (První svátek vánoční) – December 25

    • A religious holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

  9. St. Stephen’s Day (Druhý svátek vánoční) – December 26

    • Celebrated as a public holiday and often recognized as part of the Christmas festivities.

Additional Notes:

  • Regional Holidays: Certain regions may observe specific local holidays, but the above list covers the national holidays observed throughout the Czech Republic.
  • Holiday Pay: Employees are generally entitled to holiday pay for these days, as long as they are not required to work on a public holiday.

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