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What's open on Christmas Eve 2026 in Czechia?

Known locally as Štědrý den

Christmas Eve falls on 2026-12-24. Christmas Eve (Štědrý den) is the main Czech Christmas day — the tree is lit and gifts are given. Most shops close early in the afternoon.

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Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

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24 December 2026

Most chains open with reduced hours.

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Open

6

Reduced

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Closed

All Categories 9 Supermarkets & Groceries 5 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Christmas Eve 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%
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All Verified Chains & Venues

9 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & Source
Dr. Max Pohotovostní Lékárna 24h24/7 Duty

Pohotovostní lékárny otevřeny nepřetržitě i ve státní svátky

Editorial516-770-100
Pharmacies & Chemists Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
drmax.cz
ORLEN Benzina 24/7 & Stop Cafe24/7 Duty

Čerpací stanice otevřeny 24 hodin denně bez omezení

Editorial
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
orlen.cz
Albert
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 07:00–12:00
2025-12-20
albert.cz
Kaufland
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 07:00–12:00
2025-12-20
kaufland.cz
Lidl
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 07:00–12:00
2025-12-20
lidl.cz
Tesco
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 07:00–12:00
2025-12-20
tesco.cz
Billa
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 07:00–12:00
2025-12-20
billa.cz
České dráhy & DPP Praha

Vlaky a MHD jezdí podle nedělního/svátečního jízdního řádu

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours Hours Vary
2026-04-20
cd.cz
Zásilkovna Z-BOX 24/7

Venkovní Z-BOXy přístupné nepřetržitě 24/7 o svátcích

Editorial
Post & Parcel Lockers Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
zasilkovna.cz

Quick answers

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More holidays in Czechia

St. Wenceslas Day 2026-09-28 Independent Czechoslovak State Day 2026-10-28 Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day 2026-11-17 Christmas Day 2026-12-25 St. Stephen's Day 2026-12-26 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Good Friday 2027-03-26 Easter Monday 2027-03-29 Labour Day 2027-05-01 Liberation Day 2027-05-08 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day 2027-07-05 Jan Hus Day 2027-07-06

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Christmas Eve in Czechia?

Christmas Eve (Štědrý den) is the main Czech Christmas day — the tree is lit and gifts are given. Most shops close early in the afternoon. Confirmed open chains include: Albert, Kaufland, Lidl, Tesco, Billa. Typically closed venues: supermarkets, retail, banks.

When is Christmas Eve 2026?

Christmas Eve falls on 2026-12-24 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Christmas Eve?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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