Studying at UCT Prague means following a clear and well-structured academic year. Here you’ll find key semester dates, orientation periods, exam schedules, and official Czech public holidays.

Academic Year 2025/2026: 8 September 2025 – 6 September 2026

❄️ Winter Semester

  • Orientation Week: 8–15 Sept 2025
  • Enrollment Day: 8 Sept 2025
  • Teaching Period: 15 Sept – 19 Dec 2025
  • Exams: 5 Jan – 13 Feb 2026
⚠️ Dormitory Check-out: 31 Jan 2026 (for winter-only stays).

☀️ Summer Semester

  • Orientation Week: 9–16 Feb 2026
  • Enrollment Day: 9 Feb 2026
  • Teaching Period: 16 Feb – 22 May 2026
  • Exams: 25 May – 30 June 2026

Public Holidays (2025/2026)

There are no lessons on public holidays. Check SIS for any schedule shifts.


Public Holidays in the Czech Republic (2025/2026)

There are no lessons on public holidays, and most offices and shops remain closed. If a public holiday falls on a weekday, your schedule may shift slightly always check the Study Information System (SIS) for updates.

Date Holiday Day
Jan 1 Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State Wednesday
Apr 3 Good Friday Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Monday
May 1 Labour Day Thursday
May 8 Liberation Day Thursday
Jul 5 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Saturday
Jul 6 Jan Hus Day Sunday
Sep 28 Saint Wenceslas Day Sunday
Oct 28 Independent Czechoslovak State Day Tuesday
Nov 17 Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day Monday
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Wednesday
Dec 25 Christmas Day Thursday
Dec 26 St. Stephen’s Day Friday
💡 Tip for Exchange Students: Plan your arrival and departure around the Orientation Week and Exam Period; these are essential for meeting your coordinators, setting up university systems, and finalizing your study plan.
 
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Organisation of the Academic year 2025/2026