Czech Republic Public Holidays 2025
Czech Republic has 13 public holidays and 5 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | New Year's Day | public | |
| Wed | Ugly Wednesday | observance | |
| Thu | Maundy Thursday | observance | |
| Fri | Good Friday | public | |
| Sat | Easter Saturday | observance | |
| Sun | Easter Sunday | observance | |
| Mon | Easter Monday | public | |
| Thu | Labour Day | public | |
| Thu | Liberation Day | public | |
| Sun | Mother's Day | observance | |
| Sat | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | public | |
| Sun | Jan Hus Day | public | |
| Sun | St. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day) | public | |
| Tue | Independent Czechoslovak State Day | public | |
| Mon | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | public | |
| Wed | Christmas Eve | public | |
| Thu | Christmas Day | public | |
| Fri | Boxing Day | public |
About Czech Republic's Holidays
Czech holidays focus on history, faith, and family. Many mark national events like statehood and political changes, while others are religious, tied to Christmas and Easter. People observe them with ceremonies, time off work, and family meals.
Public holidays are days when schools and offices often close. Traditional customs include carols, Easter markets, and decorating. Cultural celebrations bring music, parades, and remembrance services. Regional folk events also keep old songs, dances, and costumes alive.
Together these holidays shape Czech identity. They mix solemn remembrance with joyful gatherings, blending modern public ceremonies and old folk traditions. For Czechs they create rhythms of the year for rest, reflection, and celebration.
Holiday Traditions
Czech holidays mix old folk customs with church and national traditions. People decorate homes with candles, wreaths, or flags. Many customs come from villages and were kept alive by families who teach them to children.
Food plays a big role. Families cook special meals like roasted meats, festive breads and sweet pastries. At home people bake together, set long tables, and share recipes passed down through generations. Meals are a time for stories, laughter and visiting relatives.
Public celebrations bring towns to life with markets, concerts, and folk dancing. You will see traditional costumes, choirs, and fireworks at big events. Local communities organize fairs and processions so people celebrate together in streets and squares.
Travel Tips
Czech holiday season means many shops, banks and some offices close or have short hours. Museums and tourist sites can close on major days. Small towns often shut more than Prague and other big cities.
Public transport runs but with reduced or special timetables on holidays and Sundays. Trains and buses can be crowded around Christmas and New Year. Airports stay open but book early. Taxis and ride apps work, but waits can be longer.
Plan ahead. Book trains, buses and hotels early. Carry some cash for small vendors at markets. Check opening times before you go. Expect festive crowds, especially at Christmas markets and New Year events.