Public holidays in the Czech Republic


Public holidays in the Czech Republic:
DateEnglish NameCzech NameRemarks
1 JanuaryNew Year's DayDen obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rokCzechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
March, AprilGood FridayVelký pátekGood Friday is public holiday since 2016.
March, AprilEaster MondayVelikonoční pondělí
1 MayLabour DaySvátek práce
8 MayLiberation DayDen vítězství or Den osvobození1945, the end of the European part of World War II
5 JulySaints Cyril and Methodius DayDen slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a MetodějeIn 863, Church teachers St. Cyril and Metoděj came from the Balkans to Great Moravia to propagate Christian faith and literacy.
6 JulyJan Hus DayDen upálení mistra Jana HusaThe religious reformer Jan Hus was burned at the stake in 1415.
28 SeptemberDen české státnostiIn 935, St. Wenceslas, Duke of Bohemia, now patron of the Czech State, was murdered by his brother.
28 OctoberCzech Independence DayDen vzniku samostatného československého státuIndependence Day and Creation of Czechoslovakia in 1918.
17 NovemberStruggle for Freedom and Democracy DayDen boje za svobodu a demokraciiCommemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and the demonstration in 1989 that started the Velvet Revolution.
24 DecemberChristmas EveŠtědrý denChristmas is celebrated during the evening of the 24th.
25 DecemberChristmas Day1. svátek vánoční
26 DecemberSt. Stephen's Day 2. svátek vánoční