Prague city centre on 3 November: marches and rally disrupt traffic

On Tuesday, 3 November, traffic in central Prague will be severely restricted: student marches are due to start at around 2 p.m., and at 4:36 p.m. a rally in support of Czech Television and Czech Radio begins on Wenceslas Square. Police advise getting around the centre by metro, which should run without restrictions.

Why people are taking to the streets

Employees of Czech Television and Czech Radio have called a one-day strike for 3 November. It is their response to the government's plan to change the funding of both broadcasters and abolish the current TV and radio licence fees. The time of the rally is no coincidence: 4:36 p.m. refers to 4:36 a.m., when MPs voted on the amendment.

Several student marches will also support the strike. They are being organised by Prague faculties of Charles University; the largest events are expected at Jan Palach Square and in Albertov.

Where traffic will be restricted

Police spokeswoman Eva Kropáčová said drivers should avoid some places in the centre from around 2 p.m. The main route runs from Kavčí hory across Nusle Bridge to the National Museum. One of the main marches will set off from the Czech Television building along Na Pankráci, pass through Štětkova and Kongresová, then follow Pátého května across Nusle Bridge to Legerova and on to the museum and Wenceslas Square. Near I. P. Pavlova a second procession, coming from Czech Radio, will join it.

According to police, the hardest hit will be Pátého května street, the entry into the city from the D1 motorway, and the approach to the National Museum. Once the march reaches Wenceslas Square, police will also close Wilsonova street in front of the museum. Temporary tram restrictions near I. P. Pavlova cannot be ruled out either.

For the safety of participants, traffic on the routes will be stopped for as long as necessary, so police ask drivers to use bypasses where possible and stay out of the centre. Minor disruption is possible as small groups approach Wenceslas Square, but police do not expect it to noticeably affect traffic.

Around Prague guide on this topic: Оломоуц из Праги за день 2026: поезда, колонна Святой Троицы, астрономические часы, музеи, рождественские рынки

Around Prague, based on reporting by novinky.cz