What is celebrated
Commemoration of September 28, 935 - the assassination of Prince Wenceslas (St. Wenceslas). Wenceslas was a Czech prince (921-935), murdered by his brother Boleslav. After his death, he was canonized as a Catholic saint and became the patron saint of the Czech lands. This day celebrates Czech Christian and state traditions. Traditionally, wreaths are laid at the statue of St. Wenceslas in Wenceslas Square in Prague, and the President awards St. Wenceslas medals for services to Czech statehood. It became a state holiday in 2000.
Opening hours
Closed
Stores over 200 m²
Stores over 200 m² must be closed by law today.
Exceptions apply:
Exceptions apply
The following types of stores may remain open:
Gas stations
Shell, MOL...
Pharmacies
Airport shops
Relay, WHSmith...
Railway station shops
Pont, Relay...
Hospital shops
Shops under 200 m²
Žabka, Večerka...
E-commerce
Alza.cz, Mall.cz...
Frequently asked questions
Are stores over 200 m² open on Czech Statehood Day?
No, stores with a sales area over 200 m² must remain closed by law.
Which stores can stay open?
The following may remain open: gas stations, pharmacies, airport and railway shops, stores up to 200 m², e-shops, and other exceptions.
Legal basis
- • Act No. 245/2000 Coll., on Holidays
- • Act No. 223/2016 Coll., on Opening Hours of Retail and Wholesale