The text describes the organization of the year at different types of schools in the Czech Republic.
Organization of the school year in kindergartens
The school year lasts from 1 September to 31 August, i.e. also during the period when holidays are set for other schools. However, the headmaster may limit or interrupt the operation of the kindergarten during this period and children may be enrolled in another kindergarten. During the main holidays, i.e. in July and August, the obligation of pre-school education is waived.
Organization of the school year in primary schools, secondary schools, elementary art schools and conservatories
The period of teaching and holidays is regulated by a decree of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. Classes begin on September 1 or the next working day. The school year is divided into two semesters. The first semester runs from September to January, while the second semester runs from February to June. As a rule, around the national holiday on 28 October, pupils have autumn holidays (they are two-day + day of the national holiday). Christmas holidays begin before December 24 and end after January 1. At the turn of January and February, students have a one-day half-year holiday. In February and March, students have a week-long spring break. These are announced by districts (in the case of the capital city of Prague by districts). Before Good Friday (which is a moving holiday), students receive a one-day Easter holiday. Teaching ends on the last working day in June. Then the two-month main holidays begin. Some elementary schools and other organizations organize so-called suburban camps offering all-day care for pupils of lower grades during the holiday period.
Organization of the school year at higher vocational schools
The school year runs from 1 September to 31 August. Teaching is divided into winter (September to January) and summer (February to June) periods. Compulsory courses, internships or exams may take place between July and August, but students' free time must last at least four weeks.
Organization of the academic year at universities
The academic year lasts 12 months, the beginning of which is usually set by the Rector in September or October. Study is typically divided into semesters covering tuition, exams, and holidays.
Non-working days
During public holidays and other public holidays, school traffic is also suspended.
Overview of non-working days
| 1 January |
Day of the Restoration of the Independent Czech State |
| between 20 March and 23 April |
Good Friday |
| between 23 March and 26 April |
Easter Monday |
| 1 May |
Labor Day |
| 8 May |
Victory Day |
| 5 July |
Day of Slavic missionaries Cyril and Methodius |
| 6 July |
The Day of the Burning of Master Jan Hus |
| 28 September |
Czech Statehood Day |
| 28 October |
Day of the Establishment of the Independent Czechoslovak State |
| 17 November |
Freedom and Democracy Day and International Student Day |
| 24 December |
Christmas Eve |
| 25 December |
1st Christmas Day |
| 26 December |
2nd Christmas Day |