Are public holidays paid in the Czech Republic?
When a public holiday falls on a working day, employees are entitled to compensation, equal to their average wages for work lost.
Are public holidays on non-working days substituted?
Public holiday dates are fixed in the Czech Republic (with the exception of Good Friday and Easter Monday). The holiday falls on the day observed and no substitution is awarded for holidays which fall on a non-working day.
Are there regional variances within the Czech Republic?
There are no regional holidays in the Czech Republic. All public holidays are nationally observed.
Are employees compensated if they are required to work on a public holiday?
Workers required to work on a public holiday may be compensated either with additional, paid time off for hours worked. This must be given within three months of the worked holiday. Alternatively, employers may offer an overtime premium, this may be equal to up 200% of the employee’s average pay. Our Employer of Record Czech Republic page details compliant payroll practices for paid public holidays.
2024 Public Holiday Dates
- New Year’s Day: Monday 1 January
- Good Friday: Friday 29 March
- Easter Monday: Monday 1 April
- May Day: Wednesday 1 May
- Liberation Day: Wednesday 8 May
- Cyril and Methodius: Friday 5 July
- Jan Hus Day: Saturday 6 July
- St. Wenceslas Day/ Czech Statehood Day: Saturday 28 September
- Independence Day: Monday 28 October
- Freedom & Democracy Day: Sunday 17 November
- Christmas Eve: Tuesday 24 December
- Christmas Day: Wednesday 25 December
- 2nd Day of Christmas: Thursday 26 December
2025 Public Holiday Dates
- New Year’s Day: Wednesday 1 January
- Good Friday: Friday 18 April
- Easter Monday: Monday 21 April
- May Day: Thursday 1 May
- Liberation Day: Thursday 8 May
- Cyril and Methodius: Saturday 5 July
- Jan Hus Day: Sunday 6 July
- St. Wenceslas Day/ Czech Statehood Day: Sunday 28 September
- Independence Day: Tuesday 28 October
- Freedom & Democracy Day: Monday 17 November
- Christmas Eve: Wednesday 24 December
- Christmas Day: Thursday 25 December
- 2nd Day of Christmas: Friday 26 December
If you have employees in the Czech Republic, don’t forget to add these key dates to your diaries and be aware of the public holidays your employees may be celebrating in their country.
For more information regarding statutory leave in the Czech Republic, check out our website and employment guide.
