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What's open on Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day 2026 in Czechia?

Known locally as Den boje za svobodu a demokracii

Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day falls on 2026-11-17. 17 November remembers the 1989 Velvet Revolution. Banks and offices close; shops and supermarkets open with normal hours.

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Most chains are expected to stay open.

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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 Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day 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 / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & 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 Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 albert.cz
Kaufland Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 kaufland.cz
Lidl Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lidl.cz
Tesco Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 tesco.cz
Billa Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 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

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More holidays in Czechia

St. Wenceslas Day 2026-09-28 Independent Czechoslovak State Day 2026-10-28 Christmas Eve 2026-12-24 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 Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day in Czechia?

17 November remembers the 1989 Velvet Revolution. Banks and offices close; shops and supermarkets open with normal hours. Confirmed open chains include: Albert, Kaufland, Lidl, Tesco, Billa. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day 2026?

Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day falls on 2026-11-17 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day?

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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