Public holiday in Czechia
Jan Hus Day in Czechia
Monday, July 6, 2026
Local name: Den upálení mistra Jana Husa
Nationwide public holiday
Jan Hus Day is a nationwide public holiday in Czechia on 6 July. It commemorates Jan Hus, the early reformer and preacher associated with criticism of church abuses and the Czech religious reform tradition.
About Jan Hus Day in Czechia
In Czechia, Jan Hus Day serves as a national remembrance day for a figure central to Czech religious and cultural history. It is observed across the country and falls in the middle of the summer holiday period, but its meaning is commemorative rather than festive. The day is closely linked with the wider Czech memory of the Hussite and reform movements, and it is one of the state-recognized public holidays on the national calendar.
History
Jan Hus was a Czech preacher and reformer who was burned at the stake in Constance in 1415 after being condemned by church authorities. His death became a lasting symbol in Czech history, especially in connection with later reform movements and national memory. Czechia marks 6 July as the anniversary of that execution.
How Jan Hus Day is celebrated in Czechia
Public observance is generally quiet. The day is typically marked by remembrance, church-related services or civic references to Hus rather than by large-scale festivities. Because it is a public holiday, many people use the day as time off in the middle of summer.
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.