Ahoj, Monday! 6 tips for surviving the week ahead in Czechia

Retail egg prices in the U.S. hit record highs despite easing bird flu outbreaks and lower wholesale rates, AP reported Sunday. Imports surged 551 percent in early 2025 to meet demand after over 30 million hens were culled. In Czechia, egg prices rose 44.4 percent year-on-year in March—the highest increase in the EU—due to similar supply pressures and Easter demand. If you're shopping for eggs, compare prices here.

The Prague Botanical Garden’s annual spring butterfly exhibition in the Fata Morgana Greenhouse has opened and will run from April 11 to May 25, 2025. Over 5,000 butterflies will be showcased. Highlights include tropical species, interactive exhibits, and weekend workshops for all ages.

A special Easter exhibition opened at the Charles Bridge Museum on April 13, marking Palm Sunday and the start of the Easter season. Running through April 30, the exhibition highlights Easter traditions and history linked to Charles IV. Admission includes access to the museum’s permanent collection, which explores the construction of the iconic Charles Bridge. Located in Prague 1 near the bridge.

Though Easter weekend begins April 18, Prague venues are already offering festive brunches, spring menus, and family activities to book in advance. From egg hunts to markets, as well as Easter concerts, plays, and castle visis, there’s a lot going on. Plan ahead to make the most of Easter in Prague with our guide to Easter 2025.

Wine lovers, mark your calendars and stock up for the long weekend (and school closures) ahead. The first annual DERWE WEINFEST 2025 kicks off on April 16 at Prague’s historic New Town Hall. Enjoy tastings of premium German and Austrian wines, meet renowned winemakers, and savor bites from Špejle Bistro.

Schoolchildren start their Easter break on Thursday, April 17. With Good Friday on April 18 and Easter Monday on April 21 as public holidays, schools remain closed through the long weekend. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 22, giving students an extended holiday to enjoy the spring festivities.

In 2025, Easter falls late, with Good Friday on April 18 and Easter Monday on April 21. Both days are public holidays in the Czech Republic. While stores generally remain open on Good Friday, Easter Monday brings mandatory closures for large retailers over 200 square meters.

Plan your shopping ahead to avoid disruptions. Pharmacies, gas stations, shops at airports, railway stations (including Prague’s Hlavní nádraží), and hospitals are exempt from this regulation.