2026 October 12: Prague Christmas Markets 2026
Prague’s Christmas markets open on 28 November 2026 and will run until 6 January 2027, transforming the city into one of Europe’s most atmospheric winter destinations. The main markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square operate daily from 10:00 to 22:00, offering traditional Czech crafts, festive food and mulled wine. This year’s 26‑meter Christmas tree on Old Town Square shall feature a repeated light‑and‑music show every evening, drawing large crowds of international visitors. Smaller neighbourhood markets at Náměstí Míru, Náměstí Republiky, Tylovo náměstí and Jiřího z Poděbrad will run until Christmas Eve. Prague’s Christmas markets remain one of the city’s strongest winter tourism magnets, with visitors arriving from across Europe for the festive atmosphere, historic backdrop and rich cultural programme.

2026 September 1: Signal Festival in Prague
Signal Festival returns to Prague from 15–18 October 2026, bringing large‑scale light installations, videomapping and interactive art to key city locations. The event attracts tens of thousands of international visitors every year and significantly boosts autumn tourism in the Czech capital, while also paying tribute to Václav Havel.

2026 June 15: Direct flight from USA
Prague has gained a new long‑haul connection: American Airlines has reinstated direct flights from Philadelphia. As of 23 May 2026, American Airlines has resumed its direct Philadelphia → Prague service. It marks the carrier’s first return after six years and represents a strategic boost for inbound tourism from the United States, one of the most lucrative source markets for the Czech Republic.

2026 May 12: Czech Republic today
The Czech Republic in 2026 is one of Europe’s most attractive and safest destinations for international travelers. Prague remains the country’s strongest global magnet, while interest in regions such as Český Krumlov, the Lednice–Valtice area and Karlovy Vary continues to rise. Cultural events, authentic local experiences and a rapidly growing food‑and‑wine scene are among the key drivers of demand. Strengthened air connectivity and the country’s reputation for safety further reinforce this positive trend.

2026 Apr 19: Inbound tourism Jan–Feb 2026
In January–February 2026, the Czech Republic welcomed 2,895,105 inbound foreign tourists, marking a year‑on‑year increase of 7.42%. These results confirm the continued momentum and robust growth of inbound tourism following the record‑breaking year of 2025.

2026 Feb 05: Inbound Tourism to the Czech Republic in 2025
According to the most recent available data, approximately 11.4 million tourists visited Czechia in 2025, based on official statistics from the Czech Statistical Office. This figure includes both domestic and foreign visitors who stayed in hotels and accommodation facilities.The largest groups of foreign visitors traditionally come from Germany, Slovakia, and Poland.

2026 Jan 31: Hepatitis A Situation in Czechia
Czechia has been experiencing one of its largest hepatitis A outbreaks in decades, with numbers significantly higher than in previous years. Several regions have been heavily affected. In Prague, officials expect the situation to return to normal during the summer months, assuming the downward trend continues.