PolandvsCzechia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
8
Only Poland
7
Only Czechia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Poland has 14 nationwide public holidays and Czechia has 13, so Poland gets 1 more day off. They line up on 6 dates, including Nowy Rok, Drugi Dzień Wielkanocy, Święto Pracy and Wigilia Bożego Narodzenia.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Poland has 8 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 11 for Czechia (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Poland offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Czechia offers 7 and 3. Poland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Poland and December in Czechia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Poland
Czechia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Czechia
Poland is working these days.