SlovakiavsCzechia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
8
Days you're both off
3
Only Slovakia
5
Only Czechia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Slovakia has 11 nationwide public holidays and Czechia has 13, so Czechia gets 2 more days off. They line up on 8 dates, including Deň vzniku Slovenskej republiky, Veľkonočný piatok, Veľkonočný pondelok and Sviatok práce.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Slovakia has 7 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 11 for Czechia (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Slovakia offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Czechia offers 7 and 3. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is December in Slovakia and December in Czechia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Slovakia
Czechia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Czechia
Slovakia is working these days.