Easter Saturday 2025
Date: April 19, 2025 (Saturday)
Country: Czech Republic Public Holidays
Description
Easter Saturday in the Czech Republic is the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is part of the larger Easter period that many people and churches observe across the country.
This day marks the end of Lent, a time when people prepared by fasting or doing special religious things. Easter Saturday is a day of quiet waiting and reflection before the celebration of Easter Sunday.
The date changes every year because it follows the Christian lunar calendar. Easter Saturday falls on the Saturday after the first full moon that comes on or after the spring equinox. That is why the date moves between March and April.
The day is significant because it connects sorrow and hope. It remembers the pause between Jesus dying and the celebration of his resurrection. For many, it is a peaceful and thoughtful moment in an important religious season.
Traditions
On Easter Saturday many families in the Czech Republic clean and decorate their homes. People paint and carve kraslice eggs with bright patterns. Children help while adults prepare food and set a special table with decorated cloth.
Bakers make mazanec sweet bread and beránek lamb cakes. Households cook ham, sausages, and boiled painted eggs to eat. Sweets and koláče pastries are also common treats for afternoon visits between relatives.
Some people bring food baskets to church for a traditional blessing on Saturday. Others sew or braid pomlázka willow rods and prepare ribbons for the next day. Evening services or the Easter Vigil are attended by some families.
Travel Tips
Shops and some museums may close early or open later. Public transport runs but can be crowded near churches and markets. Book trains and buses in advance and check updated timetables online to avoid delays.
Enjoy small local markets and outdoor events. Respect quieter areas and follow local safety rules at crowded spots. Carry cash for market stalls and a reusable bag for purchases. Keep your phone charged and know emergency numbers in case you need help.