Public holiday in Czechia
Easter Monday in Czechia
Monday, April 6, 2026
Local name: Velikonoční pondělí
Nationwide public holiday
Easter Monday is a nationwide public holiday in Czechia that follows Easter Sunday and extends the Easter break. It is widely associated with spring customs that are especially visible in Czech towns and villages.
About Easter Monday in Czechia
In Czechia, Easter Monday is a day off that marks the Monday after Easter Sunday and completes the main Easter holiday period. Its practical significance is partly seasonal: many people use the long weekend for family visits, short trips, or time outdoors at the start of spring. Because it is a public holiday nationwide, the day has a clear presence in both private life and the annual holiday calendar.
History
Easter Monday has been observed in Czech lands as part of the Christian Easter cycle since long before the modern Czech state. Its continued status as a public holiday reflects the lasting place of Easter in the country’s annual calendar, even though the day is now also experienced in a broadly cultural and seasonal way.
Traditions
The best-known Czech Easter Monday custom is the use of decorated willow rods, called pomlázka, in a playful ritual associated with spring and renewal. Boys and men traditionally visit girls and women, who may offer painted eggs, sweets, or a drink in return. In some places, water sprinkling has also been part of local Easter customs.
How Easter Monday is celebrated in Czechia
Today the day is commonly spent with family, friends, and outdoor visits, especially when the weather allows spring activities. In many communities, the traditional pomlázka custom remains the most visible public expression of the holiday, alongside Easter meals and seasonal decorations at home.
Interesting facts
In Czechia, Easter Monday is one of the country’s fixed annual public holidays even though its calendar date changes from year to year because Easter moves.
Dates in published calendars
Sources and verification
- 2027: Czech Act No. 245/2000, sections 1–4 (MPSV) · checked 20 Oct 2026
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.