Employees in the Czech Republic can look forward to a series of long weekends in 2026. Around Easter, May, July, September, and Christmas, there will be plenty of opportunities for short breaks without using up precious holiday days.
Next year is particularly generous for workers, offering multiple extended weekends. The Easter holidays in April, two occasions in May, and long weekends in July and September stand out. Including Christmas and New Year, there will be a total of seven long weekends.
The year kicks off on 1 January, which marks not only New Year’s Day but also the Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State. In 2026, this first holiday falls on a Thursday.
Public Holiday Overview 2026:
- 01.01.2026 | Thursday | New Year + Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State
- 03.04.2026 | Friday | Good Friday
- 06.04.2026 | Monday | Easter Monday
- 01.05.2026 | Friday | Labour Day
- 08.05.2026 | Friday | Victory Day
- 05.07.2026 | Sunday | Saints Cyril and Methodius
- 06.07.2026 | Monday | Jan Hus Day
- 28.09.2026 | Monday | Czech Statehood Day
- 28.10.2026 | Wednesday | Czechoslovak Independence Day
- 17.11.2026 | Tuesday | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
- 24.12.2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve
- 25.12.2026 | Friday | Christmas Day
- 26.12.2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day
With so many long weekends, 2026 presents numerous chances to plan time off for travel or rest. Those who schedule their weekends and bridging days in advance can enjoy several well-timed breaks throughout the year.
