Czech Public Holidays 2027: Full List, Long Weekends and Shop Closures
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Czechia has 13 public holidays in 2027, but only 9 fall on weekdays. May 1, May 8, December 25 and December 26 land on a weekend, and Czech law does not move holidays to a weekday, so 2027 has four fewer days off than 2026. The longest breaks are Easter (March 26–29) and July 3–6.
Around Prague checked all 2027 dates against Act No. 245/2000 Coll. on public holidays and Act No. 223/2016 Coll. on shop opening hours on 21 October 2026.
Czech public holidays 2027: full table
Each date is a paid day off (den pracovního klidu). Banks and government offices are closed, and public transport runs on a Sunday schedule.
| Holiday | 2027 date | Day of week | Large shops |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day / Day of Renewal of the Independent Czech State | January 1 | Friday | Closed |
| Good Friday (Velký pátek) | March 26 | Friday | Open |
| Easter Monday (Velikonoční pondělí) | March 29 | Monday | Closed |
| Labour Day (Svátek práce) | May 1 | Saturday | Open |
| Victory Day (Den vítězství) | May 8 | Saturday | Closed |
| Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | July 5 | Monday | Open |
| Jan Hus Day | July 6 | Tuesday | Open |
| Czech Statehood Day (St. Wenceslas) | September 28 | Tuesday | Closed |
| Independent Czechoslovak State Day | October 28 | Thursday | Closed |
| Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | November 17 | Wednesday | Open |
| Christmas Eve (Štědrý den) | December 24 | Friday | Until 12:00 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Saturday | Closed |
| St. Stephen's Day | December 26 | Sunday | Closed |
"Large shops" means stores with more than 200 m² of sales space. Small shops, petrol stations, pharmacies and shops at airports and train stations may stay open on every holiday.
Long weekends in 2027
- January 1–3: New Year's Day on a Friday.
- Easter, March 26–29: four days, Good Friday to Easter Monday.
- July 3–6: four days, Saturday to Tuesday (July 5 and 6 fall on Monday and Tuesday).
- September 25–28: four days if you take Monday, September 27 off.
- October 28–31: four days if you take Friday, October 29 off.
- Christmas, December 24–26: Friday to Sunday; two of the three holidays fall on the weekend.
May is the weak spot of 2027: both May 1 and May 8 are Saturdays, so there are no extra days off that month.
Why 2027 has fewer days off
Czech law does not compensate holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday: there is no "substitute day" as in the UK or the US. In 2026, 11 of the 13 holidays were on weekdays; in 2027 it is only 9. If you work Monday to Friday, you get four fewer paid days off in 2027 than in 2026.
School holidays 2026/2027
- Autumn break: October 29–30, 2026.
- Christmas break: December 23, 2026 – January 3, 2027; school resumes on January 4.
- Half-term: Friday, January 29, 2027 (reports are handed out on January 28).
- Spring break in Prague: Prague 1–5 February 22–28, Prague 6–10 March 1–7; Prague-East and Prague-West districts March 8–14, 2027. What counts is the district where the school is, not where you live.
- Easter break: Thursday, March 25, 2027, right before the Easter long weekend.
- Summer holidays: July 1 – August 31, 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many public holidays does Czechia have in 2027?
13, of which 9 fall on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and 4 on weekends.
When is Easter in Czechia in 2027?
Easter Sunday is March 28, 2027. The days off are Good Friday, March 26, and Easter Monday, March 29.
Are holidays that fall on a weekend moved to Monday?
No. Czech law has no substitute days, so May 1, May 8, December 25 and December 26, 2027 are simply lost.
Are shops open on Christmas Eve 2027?
Large shops close at 12:00 on December 24 and stay closed on December 25 and 26. Small shops and petrol stations may be open.
Which holidays close supermarkets in 2027?
January 1, March 29, May 8, September 28, October 28, December 25 and December 26, plus the afternoon of December 24.
Where can I see the 2026 dates?
See our Czech holiday calendar 2026.
Around Prague, based on zákon č. 245/2000 Sb., zákon č. 223/2016 Sb., Finance.cz
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