Public holidays
Public holidays in the Czech Republic, 2027
The Czech Republic has 14 national public holidays in 2027, and 9 of them fall on working days, which leaves 252 working days in the year. The first is Independent Czech State Restoration Day on January 1, and the last is Second Day of Christmas on December 26.
How holidays work in the Czech Republic
Larger shops in the Czech Republic must close on several public holidays, including Christmas Day, so check before you plan the shopping.
Every public holiday in the Czech Republic in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | Independent Czech State Restoration Day · New Year's Day |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labor Day |
| May 8 | Saturday | Victory Day |
| Jul 5 | Monday | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day |
| Jul 6 | Tuesday | Jan Hus Day |
| Sep 28 | Tuesday | Statehood Day |
| Oct 28 | Thursday | Independent Czechoslovak State Day |
| Nov 17 | Wednesday | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day and International Students' Day |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Second Day of Christmas |
That is more than 27 of the 61 countries we list, and fewer than 25. 4 days land on the weekend in 2027.
Working days in 2027, month by month
| Month | Working days | Holidays on a working day |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 |
| February | 20 | – |
| March | 21 | 2 |
| April | 22 | – |
| May | 21 | – |
| June | 22 | – |
| July | 20 | 2 |
| August | 22 | – |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 20 | 1 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
252 working days in the year. March has the most days off, with 2.
The best long weekends in 2027
- Independent Czech State Restoration Day: Jan 1 to Jan 3, 3 days off without using any leave.
- Good Friday: Mar 26 to Mar 29, 4 days off without using any leave.
- Saints Cyril and Methodius Day: Jul 3 to Jul 6, 4 days off without using any leave.
- Christmas Eve: Dec 24 to Dec 26, 3 days off without using any leave.
- Statehood Day: Sep 25 to Sep 28, 4 days off for 1 day of leave (Sep 27).
- Independent Czechoslovak State Day: Oct 28 to Oct 31, 4 days off for 1 day of leave (Oct 29).
The longest run with no public holiday in the Czech Republic is 83 days, from Jan 2 to Mar 25, so a few days of your own leave go furthest then.
Put them in your calendar
Download the Czech Republic 2027 calendar file, or follow the address in Cutline as an iCal calendar: https://gocutline.com/holidays/czech-republic-2027.ics
About these dates
- Working days here are Monday to Friday, less the public holidays that fall on them.
- The dates come from the open-source holidays package. Check with your employer before you book.
Questions
How many public holidays does the Czech Republic have in 2027?
The Czech Republic has 14 national public holidays in 2027. 9 fall on working days.
How many working days are there in the Czech Republic in 2027?
252, counting Saturday and Sunday as the weekend and taking off the national holidays.
What is the longest break in the Czech Republic in 2027?
Good Friday: Mar 26 to Mar 29, 4 days off without using any leave.
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