Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Czech Republic
Czech Republic has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 7 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday off around Good Friday for a 5-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Sat 24 Oct – Wed 28 Oct
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day & St. Stephen's Day
Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec
Take Wednesday off
2027
View all7
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day & Jan Hus Day
Fri 2 Jul – Tue 6 Jul
Take Friday off
- 5d
Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
Sat 13 Nov – Wed 17 Nov
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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More for Czech Republic
Public holidays
Public holidays in Czech Republic 2026
All 14 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Czech Republic 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Czech Republic 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Czech Republic 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Czech Republic have in 2026?
Czech Republic has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Czech Republic have in 2027?
Czech Republic has 7 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Czech Republic?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Good Friday & Easter Monday (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.