Working Days – Czechia
Czechia observes 13 public holidays each year, covering both national civic occasions and religious observances. These holidays are governed by the Labour Code and apply uniformly across the entire country, with no regional variations. HR and payroll teams must account for these days when calculating working time, pay entitlements, and employee scheduling.
Annual summary
| Other year | Working days | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 251 | |
| 2026 | 250 | |
| 2027 | 252 | |
| 2028 | 250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Czechia have, and are any of them unique to the country?
Czechia has 13 public holidays per year, a fixed number that applies every year. Several of these are distinctly Czech in character, most notably Jan Hus Day on July 6, which commemorates the Czech religious reformer burned at the stake in 1415. This holiday has no equivalent in any other country's statutory calendar.
Are there any regional public holidays in Czechia that payroll teams need to track separately?
No, Czechia has no regional public holidays. All 13 statutory holidays apply uniformly across every region and municipality in the country. This simplifies payroll processing considerably, as there is no need to maintain region-specific holiday calendars for employees in different locations.
If a public holiday falls on a weekend, is there a substitute day off during the working week?
No, Czech law does not provide for substitute working days when a public holiday coincides with a Saturday or Sunday. Employees simply do not receive an alternative day off in lieu. Payroll teams should be aware that this can reduce the effective number of non-working days employees benefit from in any given year.
What pay entitlements apply when an employee is required to work on a Czech public holiday?
Under the Czech Labour Code, employees who work on a public holiday are entitled to their regular wage plus a compensatory wage supplement of at least 100% of their average earnings, effectively doubling their pay for that day. Alternatively, by agreement, the employee may be granted compensatory time off instead of the supplement. Payroll teams must ensure the correct approach is documented and consistently applied.
How should payroll teams handle the Easter holidays in Czechia, given that the dates change each year?
Czechia observes two moveable Easter public holidays: Good Friday and Easter Monday, both of which shift each year based on the liturgical calendar. Payroll and HR systems should be updated annually to reflect the correct dates rather than relying on fixed entries. Only these two days are statutory holidays; Easter Sunday itself is not a separate public holiday under Czech law.