Czech Republic has a total of 32 holidays in 2020. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Restoration of the Czech Independence Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Restoration of the Czech Independence Day is a national holiday in Czechia
St. Valentine's Day
Friday, February 14, 2020 February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
International Women's Day
Sunday, March 8, 2020 International Women's Day is a observance in Czechia
March Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2020 March Equinox in Czechia (Prague)
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 5, 2020 Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 9, 2020 Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Friday, April 10, 2020 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 11, 2020 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 13, 2020 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day / May Day
Friday, May 1, 2020 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Victory in Europe Day
Friday, May 8, 2020 Victory in Europe Day is a national holiday in Czechia
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 10, 2020 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 21, 2020 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Whit Sunday
Sunday, May 31, 2020 Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday
Monday, June 1, 2020 Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Children's Day
Monday, June 1, 2020 Children's Day is a observance in Czechia
Trinity
Sunday, June 7, 2020 Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost.
June Solstice
Saturday, June 20, 2020 June Solstice in Czechia (Prague)
Father's Day
Sunday, June 21, 2020 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Sunday, July 5, 2020 Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius is a national holiday in Czechia
Jan Hus Day
Monday, July 6, 2020 Jan Hus Day is a national holiday in Czechia
September Equinox
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 September Equinox in Czechia (Prague)
St. Wenceslas Day
Monday, September 28, 2020 St. Wenceslas Day is a national holiday in Czechia
Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Independent Czechoslovak State Day is a national holiday in Czechia
Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day is a national holiday in Czechia
December Solstice
Monday, December 21, 2020 December Solstice in Czechia (Prague)
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2020 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2020 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday, December 26, 2020 St. Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Czechia
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