Czech Calendar 2025

The major Czech public holidays in 2025 include: • New Year's Day & Day of renewal of the independent Czech state (Jan 1) • Easter Holidays (Apr 18-21) - Good Friday and Easter Monday • Labour Day (May 1) • Victory in Europe Day (May 8) • Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (Jul 5) • Jan Hus Day (Jul 6) • St. Wenceslas Day (Sep 28) • Independent Czechoslovak State Day (Oct 28) • Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day (Nov 17) • Christmas Holidays (Dec 24-26) - Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day

Czech public holidays in 2025 have several notable characteristics: 1. Historical Significance: • Many holidays commemorate important historical events • Mix of religious and secular celebrations 2. Holiday Clusters: • Easter period (4 days including weekend) • Christmas period (3 official holidays) • July holidays (Saints Cyril and Methodius Day followed by Jan Hus Day) 3. Business Impact: • Banks and government offices are closed on all public holidays • Most retail stores are closed on major holidays • Special opening hours may apply on Christmas Eve

Business considerations for Czech holidays: 1. Retail Operations: • Restricted trading hours on public holidays • Larger stores (over 200m²) must close on major holidays • Small shops have more flexibility 2. Work Arrangements: • Employees are entitled to paid time off on public holidays • Higher rates apply for necessary work on holidays • Many businesses close between Christmas and New Year 3. Planning Considerations: • Reduced business activity around major holidays • Government offices closed on all public holidays • Banks follow holiday closure schedule

Czech holiday traditions include: 1. Easter Traditions: • Decorated eggs (kraslice) • Traditional whip (pomlázka) custom • Special Easter meals and treats 2. Christmas Customs: • Christmas Eve (Dec 24) is the main celebration • Traditional carp dinner • Evening gift-giving tradition 3. Other Holiday Observances: • St. Wenceslas Day celebrations • Remembrance ceremonies on historical dates • Regional variations in customs and celebrations