Christmas & New Year opening times:

Prague is a popular city throughout the period that the Christmas markets run. As well as browsing the stalls, there is also plenty of sightseeing and entertainment to enjoy.

What's open around Christmas in Prague

28 November-23 December 2009
Prague Christmas markets are open. Shops, bars, restaurants, theatre, opera, concerts, sightseeing tours and tourist attractions operate as normal.

24 December 2009
Prague Christmas markets are open. Christmas Eve is the most festive day in the Czech Republic, so only selected shops, bars and restaurants are open. Some sightseeing tours run and there are a few festive concerts. Most tourist attractions close.
More information: Prague Christmas Planner

25-26 December 2009
Prague Christmas markets are open. Most shops, bars, restaurants, theatre, opera, sightseeing tours and tourist attractions operate as normal. There are also some festive concerts in concert halls and churches.
More information: Prague Christmas Planner

27-30 December 2009
Prague Christmas markets are open. Shops, bars, restaurants, theatre, opera, concerts, sightseeing tours and tourist attractions operate as normal.

31 December 2009 & 01 January 2009
Prague Christmas markets are open. Shops, theatre, opera, concerts, sightseeing tours and tourist attractions operate with restricted opening hours. Most restaurants, bars, clubs and other nightlife have extended opening hours and many put on special events.
More information: Prague New Year's Eve Planner

Christmas 2009
HIGHLIGHTS

Christmas Markets
28 Nov-01 Jan.
Mon-Fri: 09h-19h
Sat-Sun: 09h-20h.
Old Town Square & Wenceslas Square.
more info

Christmas Tree
05 Dec: 17h-18h.
Lighting of the Christmas tree.
Old Town Square.

Mikulas Day
05 Dec: from 16h.
Old Town Square.
more info

Christmas Eve
24 Dec: most festive day in the Czech Republic.

From 21:15: Christmas mass.
Old Town Square.

24:00: Midnight mass at many Prague churches.
more info

New Year's Eve
31 Dec: evening celebrations & midnight fireworks.
more info

Prague Experience: Christmas & New Year 2009 opening hours in Prague