13 official public holidays in 2026, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Den vzniku samostatného československého státu
Wednesday, October 28 2026
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Den obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
Velký pátek
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
Velikonoční pondělí
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
Svátek práce
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
Den vítězství
Friday, May 8
From Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10
Den upálení mistra Jana Husa
Monday, July 6
From Saturday, July 4 to Monday, July 6
Den české státnosti
Monday, September 28
From Saturday, September 26 to Monday, September 28
Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva
Tuesday, November 17
From Saturday, November 14 to Tuesday, November 17 · 1 day of leave
Štědrý den
Thursday, December 24
From Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27 · 1 day of leave
1. svátek vánoční
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.