School holidays in the Czech Republic 2026-2027 (official and actual dates)
In this publication, we’ll cover school holidays in the Czech Republic for 2026-2027. We’ll provide the official and actual dates for summer, autumn, Christmas, mid-term, spring, and Easter school holidays. We’ll also explain when children may be excused from school. At the end of the article, you’ll find a list of additional public holidays for schoolchildren in the 2026/27 school year.
Summer holidays 2026 are from Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to Monday, August 31, 2026.
Fall Break – Thursday, October 29, 2026 through Friday, October 30, 2026.
Christmas holidays are from Wednesday, December 23, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Half-year break – Friday, January 29, 2027.
Spring Break – Depending on the school location, see below.
Easter holidays are Thursday, March 25, 2027.
Summer holidays 2027 are from Thursday, July 1, 2027 to Tuesday, August 31, 2027.
Spring Break in the Czech Republic 2026-2027
from Monday, February 1 to Sunday, February 7, 2027 – Česká Lípa, Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberec, Semily, Havlíčkův Brod, Jihlava, Pelhrimov, Třebíč, Ždar nad Sázavou, Kladno, Kolín, Kutná Hora, Písek, Náchod, Bruntál.
from Monday, February 8 to Sunday, February 14, 2027 — Mladá Boleslav, Příbram, Tábor, Prachatice, Strakonice, Ústí nad Labem, Chomutov, Most, Jičín, Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Olomouc, Šumperk, Opava, Jeseník.
from Monday, February 15, to Sunday, February 21, 2027 – Benešov, Beroun, Rokycany, České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Klatovy, Trutnov, Pardubice, Chrudim, Svitavy, Ústí nad Orlicami, Ostrava-city, Prostějov.
from Monday, February 22 to Sunday, February 28, 2027 — Prague 1–5, Blansko, Brno-city, Brno-selo, Břeclav, Hodonín, Vyškov, Znojmo, Domažlice, Tachov, Louny, Karviná.
from Monday, March 1 to Sunday, March 7, 2027 — Prague 6–10, Cheb, Karlovy Vary, Sokolov, Nymburk, Jindrichuv Hradec, Litoměřice, Děčín, Přerov, Frýdek-Místek.
From Monday, March 8 to Sunday, March 14, 2027 — Kroměříž, Uherské Hradiště, Vsetín, Zlín, Prague-east, Prague-west, Melník, Rakovník, Pilsen-city, Pilsen-north, Pilsen-south, Hradec Králové, Teplice, Nový Jičín.
School holidays in the Czech Republic 2026-2027 (actual dates)
Summer holidays 2026 are from Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to Monday, August 31, 2026.
Fall Break – Thursday, October 29, 2026 to Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Christmas holidays are from Wednesday, December 23, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027.
The six-month break runs from Friday, January 29, 2027 to Sunday, January 31, 2027.
Spring Break – Depending on the school location, see below.
Easter holidays are from Thursday, March 25, 2027 to Monday, March 29, 2027.
Summer holidays 2027 are from Thursday, July 1, 2027 to Tuesday, August 31, 2027.
Spring Break in the Czech Republic 2026-2027
From Saturday, January 30 to Sunday, February 7, 2027 — Česká Lípa, Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberec, Semily, Havlíčkův Brod, Jihlava, Pelhrimov, Třebíč, Ždar nad Sázavou, Kladno, Kolín, Kutná Hora, Písek, Náchod, Bruntál.
from Saturday, February 6 to Sunday, February 14, 2027 — Mladá Boleslav, Příbram, Tábor, Prachatice, Strakonice, Ústí nad Labem, Chomutov, Most, Jičín, Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Olomouc, Šumperk, Opava, Jeseník.
from Saturday, February 13, to Sunday, February 21, 2027 — Benešov, Beroun, Rokycany, České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Klatovy, Trutnov, Pardubice, Chrudim, Svitavy, Ústí nad Orlicami, Ostrava-city, Prostějov.
from Saturday, February 20 to Sunday, February 28, 2027 — Prague 1–5, Blansko, Brno-city, Brno-selo, Břeclav, Hodonín, Vyškov, Znojmo, Domažlice, Tachov, Louny, Karviná.
from Saturday, February 27 to Sunday, March 7, 2027 — Prague 6–10, Cheb, Karlovy Vary, Sokolov, Nymburk, Jindrichuv Hradec, Litoměřice, Děčín, Přerov, Frýdek-Místek.
From Saturday, February 6 to Sunday, March 14, 2027 — Kroměříž, Uherské Hradiště, Vsetín, Zlín, Prague-east, Prague-west, Melník, Rakovník, Pilsen-city, Pilsen-north, Pilsen-south, Hradec Králové, Teplice, Nový Jičín.
Additional holidays and exceptions to the rules
The Czech Republic has “principal’s days off.” Each school can provide up to five additional days off from school. These are typically used to organize “bridge days,” allowing children to rest for several days in a row. They can also be added to the official school holidays in the Czech Republic for 2026-2027, used for events, renovations, and school improvements, etc.
INTERESTING FACT! Previously, there was such a thing as “coal holidays.” School principals had the right to close them if the temperature in classrooms dropped below 18 degrees Celsius. The last coal holidays were held from January 5 to 29, 1979.
The Czech Republic is considered the most atheistic country in Europe. However, schools are accommodating of members of various faiths. If a child requires a day off for a major religious holiday, they must submit a request to their homeroom teacher or principal. Religious holidays are considered just as valid reasons for an excuse to leave school as illness or family emergencies.
INTERESTING FACT! December 5th is St. Nicholas Day in the Czech Republic. It’s not a public holiday and isn’t an official day off. However, classes on this day are rather informal. Costumed figures of Nicholas, the Angel, and the Devil walk through the classrooms, handing out sweets or jokingly “scare” those who haven’t done well in school.
What is Prague 1-5 and Prague 6-10?
The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, is divided into 10 city districts. These districts are further divided into 22 city districts and 57 city parts. School holidays are held at different times within these districts to avoid overloading the tourist and transport infrastructure. Below are the city parts that comprise the Prague 1-5 and Prague 6-10 districts.
Public holidays in the Czech Republic in the 2026/27 academic year
Below are the public holidays for the 2026-2027 academic year. There are 13 such days throughout the school year. However, school holidays in the Czech Republic for 2026-2027 include six of them. Therefore, we are listing the public holidays that are not included in the official school holiday periods.
September 28, 2026 (Monday) – Czech Statehood Day.
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday) – Day of the establishment of the independent Czechoslovak state.
November 17, 2026 (Tuesday) – Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy.
March 26, 2027 (Friday) – Good Friday.
March 29, 2027 (Monday) – Easter Monday.
May 1, 2027 (Saturday) – Labor Day.
May 8, 2027 (Saturday) – Victory Day.
IMPORTANT! Please note that the Czech Republic does not have a practice of moving holidays. This means that if a public holiday falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), the weekend is forfeited.
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