Prague Christmas Planner: 24-26 December 2026

The Prague Christmas Planner shows what's open and things to do in Prague over Christmas from 24-26 December 2026. Find the restaurants, river cruises, Christmas concerts, events, entertainment and sightseeing on offer for each day. You can also visit the Christmas Markets.

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Christmas River Cruises in Prague

Prague river cruises at Christmas combine dining and sightseeing aboard festively decorated boats on the Vltava River. They are excellent value, as prices are the same as at other times of the year.

The planner shows the sailing times, ticket prices and menus available. Click any underlined menu to see what is included.

Christmas Restaurants in Prague

Restaurants serve their regular à la carte menu, a special Christmas menu or both. The planner shows the menus on offer and, where applicable, the reservation times available. Click any underlined menu or price to see what is included.

• Czechs eat their main Christmas meal on 24 December, consisting of carp or zander (pike perch) with potato salad. A traditional Czech Christmas dinner is served at the Municipal House Beer Hall and U Vejvodu Pub Restaurant.

• Turkey is served at Nebozizek Restaurant on 25 December.

• All-inclusive food, drink and entertainment are offered at the Medieval Banquet and Traditional Czech Night.

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 are generally open as normal.

Christmas Sightseeing in Prague

24 December 2026 (Thursday)

Tours and trips available:

Tours and trips available:

26 DECEMBER 2026 (Saturday)

Tours and trips available:

Christmas Shopping & Markets in Prague

24 December 2026

Some small shops and convenience stores are open during the day, but close early.
Some larger shops and shopping centres are open, but close at midday.

The Christmas Markets are open all day until 22:00.

25 DECEMBER 2026

Small shops and convenience stores are generally open as normal.
Many medium-sized shops and some shopping centres are open as normal.
Large shops (over 200 m²) are closed.

The Christmas Markets are open all day until 22:00.

26 DECEMBER 2026

All shops and shopping centres are open during normal hours.

The Christmas Markets are open all day until 22:00.

Public Transport in Prague over Christmas

Public transport operates a good service over Christmas, with only minor timetable changes on 24 December.

24 December 2026

Daytime: Metro trains run at 6-8 minute intervals. There are regular trams.

16:00-18:00: Metro trains run at 6-8 minute intervals. There are limited trams.
18:00-24:00: Metro trains run at 20 minute intervals. Night trams run at 30 minute intervals.
24:00-07:00: Night trams run at 30 minute intervals.

25-26 December 2026

Daytime: Metro trains run at 6-8 minute intervals. There are regular trams.

21:00-24:00: Metro trains run at 10 minute intervals. There are regular trams.
24:00-07:00: Night trams run at 30 minute intervals.

View more travel information: Prague Public Transport.

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.

View practical information, including tips on Prague currency exchange and prices: Prague Tourist Information.

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