Public holidays in the Czech Republic

Public holidays in the Czech Republic

Date English Name Local Name Remarks
1 JanuaryRestoration of the Czech independence Day; New Year's DayDen obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rokThe independent Czech Republic was created in 1993, after dissolution of Czechoslovakia.
March, AprilEaster MondayVelikonoční pondělíEaster is celebrated for two days (Sunday and Monday) in the Czech Republic
1 MayLabour DaySvátek práce 
8 MayLiberation DayDen osvobození1945, the end of the World War II
5 JulyCyril and Metoděj DayDen slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a MetodějeIn 863, Church teachers SS. Cyril (Constantine) and Metoděj (Methodius) came to Great Moravia to propagate Christian faith.
6 JulyJan Hus DayDen upálení mistra Jana HusaThe religious reformer Jan Hus was burned at the stake in 1415.
28 SeptemberSt. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day)Den české státnostiIn 935, St. Wenceslas, the then patron of the Czech State, was murdered by his brother.
28 OctoberIndependent Czechoslovak state DayDen vzniku samostatného československého státuCreation of Czechoslovakia in 1918.
17 NovemberStruggle for Freedom and Democracy DayDen boje za svobodu a demokraciiCommemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and the demonstration in 1989 that started the Velvet Revolution.
24 DecemberChristmas EveŠtědrý denChristmas is celebrated on Christmas Eve.
25 DecemberChristmas Day1. svátek vánoční 
26 DecemberSt. Stephen's Day (Czech: "The Second Christmas Day")2. svátek vánoční 

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