Everything changing in Czechia in July 2026 – and what else is new this month

Hot water off, metro closed, new rail passes on sale: July 2026 brings a packed schedule of changes for Czechia.

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 29.06.2026 15:00:00 (updated on 29.06.2026) Reading time: 3 minutes

July's double public holidays

Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (July 5) is followed immediately by Jan Hus Day (July 6), a Monday, making it a three-day weekend. Unlike some Czech public holidays, neither day carries retail trading restrictions, so supermarkets and large stores are free to open on both.

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