AustriavsCzechia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
10
Only Austria
8
Only Czechia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Austria has 15 nationwide public holidays and Czechia has 13, so Austria gets 2 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Neujahr, Ostermontag, Staatsfeiertag and Weihnachten.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Austria has 10 on working days (5 fall on a weekend), against 11 for Czechia (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Austria offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Czechia offers 7 and 3. Austria has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Austria and December in Czechia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Austria
Czechia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Czechia
Austria is working these days.