Where are you going? Do you know of events near you? Take advantage of the day off and see the places that are open to the public on the occasion of the Day of the Independent Czechoslovak State.
Enjoy your holiday in a different way
The day of the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia falls on October 28 and is celebrated throughout the republic, if you haven’t gone elsewhere for the whole week, you can also experience a free Tuesday culturally and a little differently.
You can look forward to concerts, tours of otherwise closed spaces or lantern parades. Some events only take place on this holiday, but you can also enjoy the exhibitions at other times during the week.
Prague
You will definitely find the most events and celebrations in the capital. In Prague, you can enjoy the Open Day at Senate and other places that are only exceptionally accessible to the public at other times of the year. Also on Prague Castle a do National Museum or National Gallery you can watch for free. Chamber of Deputies, Valdštejnský and Kolovratský palaces will also be open and there will be tours, a grand opening and a little scavenger hunt bingo for children. At the same time, of course, many devotional acts take place.
Don’t forget the gardens and parks, the zoo or the observatory. But don’t forget to dress well. We are likely to have rainy and gloomy weather.
Central Bohemian Region
Every year in Lány, celebrations are held at Museums of TG Masaryk. Don’t hesitate to take part in memorial acts and smaller accompanying programs, various exhibitions will be open for families and visitors from the surrounding area. IN Chrustenice holiday rides await you in the Chrustenická shaft, v Jílové near Prague you can take part in the sokol run of the republic.
Check out the offer Day of the Central Bohemian Region. Most museums and galleries can be visited for free, and somewhere you will also find a small surprise in the form of special programs and accompanying events.
South Bohemian region
In the south of Bohemia, it’s always lively during the holiday. Lantern parades, concerts and exhibitions around České Budejovice a Sand will delight the whole family. IN The camp they are preparing a Republic Day for you, where presentations of local associations and associations will be presented.
And if you feel like going for a run, sign up at Sokol run of the republictakes place in several cities of the region and the atmosphere is worth it.
Pilsen region
In Pilsen, on October 28, don’t miss the Pilsen celebrations of the founding of the Republic 2025 and the open day in JK Tyla Theatre. You can see the backstage, theater workshops and in the evening you can also go to a performance.
The city also organizes light parades, concerts and fireworks. Go check it out, it’s going to be a nice day. Plzeň and the entire region are really waiting for a large number of events and tours, which are sometimes not free, but for a symbolic 28 CZK.
Karlovy Vary region
V Karlovy Vary iv Mariánské Lázně chamber concerts and guided walks around the spa monuments await you.
If you prefer a family atmosphere, head to the smaller towns of the region, there is often a lantern parade or an evening performance in the open air.
Ústí Region
In the Ústí Region, museums, galleries and the planetarium in Teplice open on October 28. The program is complemented by exhibitions and night stargazing. Don’t hesitate to participate, entry is usually free and children are usually enthusiastic.
V Uštěch they are preparing an event for you Day of Czech crafts. Shluknov he has his own Day of the tourist information center at Šluknov Castle.
Liberec region
Liberec organizes the Sokol Run of the Republic. Adults and children can run, the routes are different and there is a great atmosphere everywhere. If you don’t want to get out of breath, you can visit a museum or gallery, many of which have prepared family workshops and small exhibitions.
Hradec Králové region
Also Hradec Králové Philharmonic is preparing something special for the occasion of celebration. It is a celebratory concert for the anniversary of the Republic and other small events, exhibitions will be held in the city and some monuments throughout the region will be freely accessible. You can also go to the event Ringing the Augustin bell in the White Tower in Hradec Králové.
In the evening, you can join the lantern parades, which are also organized in smaller towns. In good weather, a magical atmosphere awaits you and often hot tea to go with it, sometimes other accompanying events.
Pardubice region
In Pardubice you can look forward to runs, exhibitions, lantern parades and open castles. Don’t miss out Legion 2025which will be seen in Say goodbye.
Each city in the region has a slightly different program, so check the calendar of events. Or go to a smaller museum. On the day of the celebration, there is free entry and guided tours only for this day.
Highlands
The Museum of the Highlands in Jihlava and other cities is preparing thematic exhibitions and workshops. Don’t miss out Autumn festival in Jihlava Zoo 2025.
You can also visit a smaller branch of the local museum. Creative workshops are often held there, which also entertain adults.
South Moravian region
Brno is celebrating in full. On Špilberk thematic tours await you, the city is complemented by concerts and projections in the squares.
And if you want a quieter program, go to the surrounding area. You can also go for a walk on the newly completed floodplain. Smaller towns tend to have lantern evenings, exhibitions and wine tastings.
Zlín region
It takes place in Zlín Zlín Region Day at Bať’s skyscraper, concerts, regional food, family games await you. And those who like history can take a look at the exhibition of photos from the First Republic in the surrounding towns. In Vizovice the ghosts in the chocolate factory are waiting for you.
Olomouc region
Olomouc will once again come alive with a traditional lantern parade. There will also be a memorial service and a musical performance on Žižka Square.
Go to the museum as well, creative workshops with the theme of the republic are often open and entry is free. Seek beckons to Children’s magical tour of the Javoříč Caves or go to Halloween in Mladečské jeskyné.
Moravian-Silesian Region
Ostrava beckons to Vítkovice. Special tours, exhibits and family activities are held here throughout the day.
And in the smaller towns of the region? Run of the Republic, concerts and lantern evenings. Choose and enjoy the holiday to the fullest. IN Karlov Studánek you can look forward to fifteen species of birds of prey, v Nové Jičín they have prepared a commented ascent to the church tower for you.
