Public Holidays in Czechia 2027
Czechia has 13 public holidays in 2027, set by Act 245/2000 Sb. 9 fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. Easter falls early: Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday 29 March. The law does not move holidays that fall on a weekend.
Czech public holidays are set by Act 245/2000 Sb. It lists 7 state holidays and 7 other holidays, and 1 January is both, so there are 13 days off. All are days of rest. Most have a fixed date. Good Friday and Easter Monday move with Easter, which is on 28 March in 2027. The law has no rule that moves a holiday falling on a weekend to a weekday.
Public holidays in Czechia, 2027
Holiday type and shop opening in Czechia, 2027
What this means for remote teams
2027 has several long weekends in Czechia. Easter brings a 4-day weekend from Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March. Monday 5 July and Tuesday 6 July give a 4-day weekend from Saturday 3 July. Czech Statehood Day falls on Tuesday 28 September and Independent Czechoslovak State Day on Thursday 28 October. 1 May, 8 May, 25 December and 26 December fall on a weekend.
Under Labor Code ยง 115, an employee who works on a holiday gets pay for the work plus paid time off within 3 months, or by agreement a supplement of at least average earnings. A holiday that falls on a normal working day is paid at average earnings.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Czechia have in 2027?
13. 9 fall on a weekday and 4 on a Saturday or Sunday.
When is Easter in Czechia in 2027?
Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday is 29 March 2027. Both are public holidays.
Are holidays that fall on a weekend moved in Czechia?
No. The law sets fixed dates and has no rule for a substitute weekday. In 2027, 1 May, 8 May, 25 December and 26 December fall on a weekend.
Are shops open on public holidays in Czechia?
Shops over 200 m2 must close on 1 January, Easter Monday, 8 May, 28 September, 28 October, 25 and 26 December, and at 12:00 on 24 December. Smaller shops may open.
How is work on a public holiday paid in Czechia?
The employee gets pay for the work plus paid time off within 3 months. By agreement, the employer can pay a supplement of at least average earnings instead of the time off.
Sources
- MPSV, Handbook VIII.8.3, days of rest (Act 245/2000 Sb.). Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- ฤOI, Retail opening hours on holidays. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- ฤOI, Act 223/2016 Sb. on retail opening hours. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- MPSV, Handbook XIX.4, pay for holidays (ยง 115). Checked 3 Nov 2026.
