First of all, there are no regional holidays in the Czech republic. All holidays are the same for Prague and all other cities in the country.
Czech holidays in 2023
| When | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan (Sunday) | New Year’s Day |
| 7 Apr (Friday) | Good Friday |
| 10 Apr (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| 1 May (Monday) | First May |
| 8 May (Monday) | Liberation Day |
| 5 Jul (Wednesday) | St Cyril and St Methodius Day |
| 6 Jul (Thursday) | Jan Hus Day |
| 28 Sep (Thursday) | Statehood Day |
| 28 Oct (Saturday) | Independence Day |
| 17 Nov (Friday) | Freedom and Democracy Day |
| 24 Dec (Sunday) | Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec (Monday) | First Day of Christmas |
| 26 Dec (Tuesday) | Second Day of Christmas |
How Holidays affect the city
Restaurants are usually open (most not on Christmas and New Year) as well as on Sundays. Shops larger than 200 m2> are closed on some Holidays. Public transport is almost the same as on Sundays.
