School holidays in the Czech Republic 2026-2027 (exact dates)

In this publication, we’ll cover the 2026-2027 school holidays in the Czech Republic. We’ll discuss the specifics of the academic year and how it’s organized in schools in the Czech Republic. We’ll also provide the exact dates of school holidays and public holidays for the 2026-2027 academic year.

School holidays in the Czech Republic 2026 (second half of the 2025-26 academic year)

Below is a list of school holidays in the Czech Republic for the second half of the 2025/26 academic year. Please note that these dates are based on official information. School holiday dates are regulated by Education Act No. 561/2004.

IMPORTANT! Please note that in the Czech Republic, children attend school Monday through Friday. Schools are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Students also do not attend classes on public holidays. This is taken into account in official data, but it may cause inconvenience for children and their parents when planning their school day.

  • Half-year break (one-day vacation) – January 30 (Friday) 2026.
  • Spring Break 2026 runs from Monday, February 2nd, to Sunday, March 15th, 2026. See the exact dates below!
  • Easter holidays are April 2 (Thursday), 2026.
  • Summer holidays 2026 – from July 1 (Wednesday) to August 31 (Monday) 2026.

IMPORTANT! In the Czech Republic, there are “principal’s holidays.” These are five additional days of vacation each school year. The dates are set and adjusted by the school principal. Please check with your school for more information.

Spring school holidays in the Czech Republic in 2026

From February 2 (Monday) to February 8 (Sunday) 2026 — Mladá Boleslav, Příbram, Tábor, Prachatice, Strakonice, Ústí nad Labem, Chomutov, Most, Jičín, Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Olomouc, Šumperk, Opava, Jeseník.

From February 9 (Monday) to February 15 (Sunday) 2026 – Benešov, Beroun, Rokycany, České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Klatovy, Trutnov, Pardubice, Chrudim, Svitavy, Ústí nad Orlicami, Ostrava-city, Prostějov.

From 16 February (Monday) to 22 February (Sunday) 2026 — city districts of Prague 1–5, Blansko, Brno-city, Brno-selo, Břeclav, Hodonín, Vyškov, Znojmo, Domažlice, Tachov, Louny, Karviná.

From 23 February (Monday) to 1 March (Sunday) 2026 – city districts of Prague 6–10, Cheb, Karlovy Vary, Sokolov, Nymburk, Jindrichuv Hradec, Litoměřice, Děčín, Přerov, Frýdek-Místek.

From March 2 (Monday) to March 8 (Sunday), 2026 — Kroměříž, Uherské Hradiště, Vsetín, Zlín, Prague-east, Prague-west, Melník, Rakovník, Pilsen-city, Pilsen-north, Pilsen-south, Hradec Králové, Teplice, Nový Jičín.

From March 9 (Monday) to March 15 (Sunday), 2026 — Česká Lípa, Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberec, Semily, Havlíčkův Brod, Jihlava, Pelhrimov, Třebíč, Ždar nad Sázavou, Kladno, Kolín, Kutná Hora, Písek, Náchod, Bruntál.

Public holidays in the Czech Republic in the second half of the 2025/26 academic year

School holidays in the Czech Republic are structured to include many public holidays. For clarity, however, we provide a complete list of such days.

Public holidays 2026

  • January 1 (Thursday) 2026 – Day of the Restoration of the Independent Czech State. New Year.
  • April 3 (Friday) 2026 – Good Friday.
  • April 6 (Monday) 2026 – Easter Monday.
  • May 1 (Friday) 2026 — Labor Day.
  • May 8 (Friday) 2026 – Victory Day.

School holidays in the Czech Republic 2026-2027

Below are the dates for school holidays in the Czech Republic for 2026-2027. As in other years, this academic year schools may implement “principal’s holidays.” These are five days off, the dates of which are determined by the school administration.

IMPORTANT! Children in the Czech Republic take time off from school on public holidays. If these holidays are not part of regular school holidays, the government makes every effort to accommodate them. Here’s an example:

Officially, the autumn school holidays in the Czech Republic for 2026/27 last two days: October 29 and 30 (Thursday and Friday). However, October 28 is a public holiday (the Day of the Establishment of the Independent Czechoslovak State). October 31 and November 1 are Saturday and Sunday. Accordingly, children will have five days off: from Wednesday, October 28, to Sunday, November 1.

  • Summer holidays 2026 – from July 1 (Wednesday) 2026 to August 31 (Monday) 2026.
  • Autumn holidays – from October 29 (Thursday), 2026 to October 30 (Friday), 2026.
  • Christmas holidays – from December 23 (Wednesday) 2026 to January 3 (Sunday) 2027.
  • Half-year break (one-day vacation) January 29 (Friday), 2027.
  • Spring Break – Depending on the school location, see below.
  • Easter holidays are March 25 (Thursday), 2027.
  • Summer holidays 2027 – from July 1 (Thursday) 2027 to August 31 (Tuesday) 2027

Spring Break 2027

From 1 February (Monday) 2027 to 7 February (Sunday) 2027 — Česká Lípa, Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberec, Semily, Havlíčkův Brod, Jihlava, Pelhrimov, Třebíč, Ždar nad Sázavou, Kladno, Kolín, Kutná Hora, Písek, Náchod, Bruntál.

From February 8 (Monday) 2027 to February 14 (Sunday) 2027 — Mladá Boleslav, Příbram, Tábor, Prachatice, Strakonice, Ústí nad Labem, Chomutov, Most, Jičín, Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Olomouc, Šumperk, Opava, Jeseník.

From February 15 (Monday) 2027 to February 21 (Sunday) 2027 – Benešov, Beroun, Rokycany, České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Klatovy, Trutnov, Pardubice, Chrudim, Svitavy, Ústí nad Orlicami, Ostrava-city, Prostějov.

From 22 February (Monday) 2027 to 28 February (Sunday) 2027 – city districts of Prague 1–5 (see below), Blansko, Brno-city, Brno-selo, Břeclav, Hodonín, Vyškov, Znojmo, Domažlice, Tachov, Louny, Karviná.

From 1 March (Monday) 2027 to 7 March (Sunday) 2027 – city districts of Prague 6–10 (see below), Cheb, Karlovy Vary, Sokolov, Nymburk, Jindrichuv Hradec, Litoměřice, Děčín, Přerov, Frýdek-Místek.

From March 8 (Monday) 2027 to March 14 (Sunday) 2027 – Kroměříž, Uherské Hradiště, Vsetín, Zlín, Prague-east, Prague-west, Melník, Rakovník, Pilsen-city, Pilsen-north, Pilsen-south, Hradec Králové, Teplice, Nový Jičín.

City parts included in Prague 1-5

Prague 1, Prague 2, Prague 3, Prague 4, Prague 5, Prague 11, Prague 12, Prague 13, Prague 16, Prague-Kunratice, Prague-Libuš, Prague-Lipens, Prague-Lochkov, Prague-Ržeporoje, Prague-Slivenec, Prague-Šeberov, Prague-Uejsk, Prague-Velka. Čuhle, Prague-Zbraslav, Prague-Zlicin.

City parts included in Prague 6-10

Prague 6, Prague 7, Prague 8, Prague 9, Prague 10, Prague 14, Prague 15, Prague 17, Prague 18, Prague 19, Prague 20, Prague 21, Prague 22, Prague-Kolowraty, Prague-Bechovice, Prague-Beňice, Prague-Březineves, Prague-Čakovice, Prague-Ćablice, Prague-Dolní Chabry, Prague-Dolní Mecholupy, Prague-Dolní Počernice, Prague-Dubec, Prague-Klanovice, Prague-Kolodeje, Prague-Kralovice, Prague-Křeslice, Prague-Lysolaje, Prague-Nebusice, Prague-Nedvezi, Prague-Petrovice, Prague-Prední Kopanina, Prague-Satalica, Prague-Sukhdol, Prague-Šterbogoly, Prague-Troy, Prague-Vinoř.

Public holidays in the Czech Republic in the 2026/27 academic year

Below are the official dates of public holidays in the Czech Republic for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some of these holidays do not fall during school holidays, so they should be taken into account when planning trips or vacations.

  • September 28 (Monday) 2026 – Czech Statehood Day.
  • October 28 (Wednesday) 2026 – Day of the Establishment of the Independent Czechoslovak State.
  • November 17 (Tuesday) 2026 – Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy.
  • December 24 (Thursday) 2026 – Generous Day.
  • December 25 (Friday) 2026 – Christmas (first day).
  • December 26 (Saturday) 2026 – Christmas (second day).
  • January 1 (Friday) 2027 – Day of the Restoration of the Independent Czech State.
  • January 1 (Friday) 2027 – New Year.
  • March 26 (Friday), 2027 – Good Friday.
  • March 29 (Monday) 2027 – Easter Monday.
  • May 1 (Saturday) 2027 — Labor Day.
  • May 8 (Saturday) 2027 – Victory Day.

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