What is celebrated
Christmas Day is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In the Czech Republic, it is a day of rest and family gatherings. Large shops remain closed.
Opening hours
Closed
Stores over 200 m²
Stores over 200 m² must be closed by law today.
Exceptions apply:
Gas stationsPharmaciesAirport shopsRailway station shopsHospital shopsShops under 200 m²E-commerce
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 Christmas 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