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Prague Christmas Planner: 24-26 December 2026
Spend Christmas in Prague with our guide to restaurants, entertainment and sightseeing from 24-26 December 2026. Visit the Christmas Markets, enjoy warm hospitality in Prague's restaurants and pubs, and experience Christmas concerts and events - more info |
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Christmas River Cruises in Prague
River cruises at Christmas combine dining and sightseeing aboard festively decorated, heated boats. Prices are the same as throughout the year.
View Christmas sailing dates, times and menus. Click any underlined menu for details. | |
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Int'l & Czech |
no cruise
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19:00
1780 CZK
2250 CZK
2950 CZK
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1780 CZK
2250 CZK
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19:00
1575 CZK
2000 CZK
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19:00
1575 CZK
2000 CZK
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12:00
1100 CZK
1350 CZK
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12:00 & 14:45
1100 CZK
1350 CZK
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1100 CZK
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Christmas Restaurants in Prague
Restaurants offer Christmas menus, À La Carte dining, or both.
View opening days, special hours and menus. Click any underlined menu or price for details.
• Czech people eat their main Christmas meal on 24 December, consisting of carp or zander (pike perch) and potato salad. Nearer the time we will list restaurants serving it here.
• All-Inclusive food & drink events are held at: Medieval Banquet and Traditional Czech Night. | |
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Christmas Concerts | Opera & Ballet | Nightlife in Prague
24 December 2026
Christmas concerts and ballet performances are available.
Selected bars and cafés are open during the day, but most close in the evening.
25-26 December 2026
Christmas concerts, opera, ballet and black light theatre performances are available.
Bars, cafés and clubs generally open as normal. | |
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Christmas Sightseeing in Prague
24 December 2026 (Thursday)
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No day trips operate outside Prague. |
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26 DECEMBER 2026 (Saturday)
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Christmas Shopping & Markets in Prague
24 December 2026
Some small shops and convenience stores open during the day, but close early.
Some larger shops and shopping centres open, but close at midday.
Christmas Markets are open all day until 22:00.
25 DECEMBER 2026
Small shops and convenience stores generally open as normal.
Many medium-sized shops and some shopping centres open as normal.
Large shops (over 200m2) are closed.
Christmas Markets open all day until 22:00.
26 DECEMBER 2026
All shops and shopping centres open normal hours.
Christmas Markets open all day until 22:00. | |
Public Transport in Prague
Public transport operates a good service over Christmas, with only minor timetable changes on 24 December.
24 December 2026
Daytime: Metro trains run in 6-8 minute intervals. There are regular trams.
16:00-18:00: Metro trains run in 6-8 minute intervals. There are limited trams.
18:00-24:00: Metro trains run in 20 minute intervals. Night trams run in 30 minute intervals.
24:00-07:00: Night trams run in 30 minute intervals.
25-26 December 2026
Daytime: Metro trains run in 6-8 minute intervals. There are regular trams.
21:00-24:00 Metro trains run in 10 minute intervals. There are regular trams.
24:00-07:00: Night trams run in 30 minute intervals.
View more travel information: Prague Public Transport. |
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Additional Information
See our guide to Christmas Eve in Prague.
For accommodation tips, December weather, clothing recommendations and more, see our guide to Prague Christmas Markets.
Christmas opening hours: What's Open in Prague in December 2026.
Christmas events: December 2026 Events in Prague.
For an introduction to Prague, see our Welcome to Prague Guide.
For practical information, including tips on Prague currency exchange and prices, see Prague Tourist Information.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. |
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| LIVE INFO | | All events and venues featured are available to BOOK NOW on this website. |
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| CITY CENTRE | | All events and venues are in the city centre (Prague 1), within walking distance of all city-centre hotels* *Traditional Czech Night is outside the city centre, but hotel pick-up & transport are included. |
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CHRISTMAS 2026
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| MAIN MARKETS
Old Town Square & Wenceslas Square
28 Nov-6 Jan
Daily 10:00-22:00 | |
| OTHER MARKETS
Peace Square
20 Nov-24 Dec
Daily 10:00-20:00 Republic Square
25 Nov-24 Dec
Daily 10:00-20:00
Republic Square
by Palladium
28 Nov-6 Jan
Daily 10:00-20:00
Kampa Square
3 Dec-4 Jan
Daily 10:00-20:00 Havel's Market
25 Nov-6 Jan
Mon-Sat 07:00-19:00; Sun 08:00-18:30 |
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| TREE LIGHTING Old Town Square
28 Nov-6 Jan
Daily 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30 |
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| LAMP LIGHTER Charles Bridge
30 Nov-23 Dec
Daily 16:10-16:30 |
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| MIKULAS DAY Old Town Square & Wenceslas Square
5 Dec
16:00-20:00 |
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| XMAS EVE 24 Dec 2026
-16:00 Christmas Mass for children at various churches
-16:30 Christmas Mass at Tyn Church
-21:00 Open-air Christmas Mass at Old Town Square
-24:00 Midnight Mass at Strahov Monastery Basilica & other churches |
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| XMAS PLANNER What's open at Christmas: restaurants, entertainment & sightseeing
24-26 Dec 2026 |
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| NEW YEAR'S EVE Festivities & Fireworks in Prague
31 Dec 2026 |
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| THREE KINGS Charles Bridge
5 Jan 2027
15:30-16:45 |
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| ICE SKATING Wenceslas Square
28 Nov-14 Feb
09:00-21:00 Ovocny trh, Old Town
28 Nov-31 Jan
10:00-21:00
Na Frantisku, Old Town
25 Nov-28 Feb
Mon-Fri 08:00-18:30;
Sat-Sun 08:00-19:30 Tower Park, Prague 3
1 Dec-28 Feb
Mon-Fri: 15:00-20:00;
Sat-Sun: 09:00-20:00 (22 Dec-4 Jan: 09:00-20:00) Letná Park, Prague 7
1 Dec-28 Feb
09:00-21:00
Výstavišti, Prague 7
5 Dec-28 Mar
Sat-Sun 15:15-17:15 |
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| Czech Christmas |  | | Czech Christmas Dinner consists of fish soup, carp or zander (pike perch) in breadcrumbs served with potato salad, and apple strudel or sweetbread. Find out where it is served: Christmas Restaurants |
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