November 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia

Beginning Nov. 1, drivers in Czechia are legally required to equip their vehicles with winter tires during periods of severe weather. Depending on the tire’s quality, prices tend to range from CZK 1,000 to CZK 3,000 per tire. This legal obligation is valid until M isarch 31. After that, drivers may use any tires they wish. Tires must be marked with the symbols “MS,” “M/S” or “MPT”. Alternatively, all-season tires labeled “M+S” can be used, but are not advised for mountain driving.

In early November, residents and foreigners living in Czechia can bid to rent centrally located, city-owned apartments in Prague 1. Around 50 rooms across 20 apartments are available at affordable rents. The process uses a simple online auction: the first round ends Nov. 6, and successful applicants advance to the second round. Bidding is “English-style,” starting at a minimum price and automatically extending three minutes if a last-minute bid is placed.

From Nov. 1–2, Prague’s Metro B between Florenc and Vysočanská will be temporarily suspended for station reconstruction, with replacement transport provided. Tram lines 4 and 11 are disrupted indefinitely between I. P. Pavlova and Muzeum due to new track construction. On Nov. 1–2, short-term tram interruptions affect Hradčanská–Prašný most and Vltavská–Dělnická–Nádraží Holešovice for maintenance and viaduct work. From Nov. 3–16, lines 22 and 23 will bypass Pohořelec due to water main renovation. Check the English-friendly DPP site to plan your journey.

Nov. 1 is All Saints’ Day (Svátek Všech svatých) in Czechia. People typically visit cemeteries, clean graves, and light candles to honor all saints, known and unknown. Prague Castle’s gardens open up to the public on this day (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.), with paths illuminated by lamps, torches, and candles, along with guided tours.

All Souls’ Day, or Dušičky, takes place on Nov. 2, remembering the deceased. Prague offers several opportunities to do this: the park at Chodov Fortress offers the public to join a commemorative parade through Jižní Město, in the south of Prague.

This Nov. 11 celebration observes fourth-century Roman soldier-turned-bishop St. Martin and the start of winter, often with new wine. The goose is symbolic because it revealed St. Martin when he tried to hide. From Nov. 10–17, 2025, The Monkey Bar in Prague 1 (opposite the main train station) offers a St. Martin’s Day menu. Served daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., it features dishes like Goose Pâté with Foie Gras, pulled goose Bao Buns, and grilled cabbage with miso glaze.

Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day and International Students Day fall on Nov. 17, marking 36 years since Czechia’s Velvet Revolution. Although a public holiday, the usual ban on sales does not apply: stores, including major grocery chains and malls, remain open.

This year, Nov. 17 is a Monday, so most office workers and employees will have the day off. Schools and most universities will also be closed. The National Museum and other cultural institutions offer free admission, and a parade will take place along Národní třída.

Thanksgiving might be an American holiday, but many expats and their Czech families celebrate it, which this year falls on Thursday, Nov. 27. Festive menus are back at the popular Italian CottoCrudo restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Prague, as well as other established U.S. restaurants across the city. Reservations are recommended to secure a spot. Whole farm-fresh turkeys or individual cuts are available for delivery or pickup throughout Prague and Central Bohemia via the Prominent CZ network.

With colder temperatures and snowfall anticipated in the mountains this month, the ski season kicks off across the country. According to ski-conditions tracking site OnTheSnow.cz, the official start of the season is Nov. 1, though most resorts typically open between mid to late November, depending on weather conditions. You can track the opening dates and snow levels for all resorts here.

Ice-skating rinks open around the capital from November, with Letná Park’s large rink opening Nov. 15 this year. Ice rinks are dotted around the capital (see our guide from last year to get an idea, and keep an eye out for our 2025/26 edition), and usually remain open till the end of February, weather-dependent.

Prague’s well-known Christmas markets begin this November. The first to welcome visitors this season will be the market at Náměstí Míru, opening on Nov. 20. The city’s most famous Christmas attraction, the Old Town Square market, will open on Nov. 29, the same day as the Wenceslas Square market. These both end Jan. 6, 2026. Most markets city-wide will close in early January, although some will end on Christmas Eve.

Movember, the international initiative dedicated to men’s health, begins on Nov. 1 in the Czech Republic. Backed by the Czech organization Men Against Cancer, Movember emphasizes awareness and prevention of prostate and testicular cancers, as well as mental health. During the month, men grow mustaches to raise funds for medical equipment and supportive programs.

Czechia is currently in flu season, coinciding with a serious hepatitis A outbreak. This month free flu vaccinations are available for eligible groups (seniors, chronically ill) at certain pharmacies, including BENU in Prague. Bulovka, Motol, or Thomayer hospitals offer vaccinations but require advance reservations; Thomayer Hospital accepts walk-ins Monday–Thursday mornings.