Easter 2024 in Prague: Shop closings, transport disruptions, and what to do

Most of Prague’s Easter markets, including those in the Old Town and Wenceslas Square, are open till April 7. Check out our full guide here.
The Matějská pouť funfair in Prague’s Holešovice is open till April 14. It is open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Easter Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the weekend, as well as on Easter Monday. You will need to buy a ticket to enter on the weekend.
At Prague Zoo, a special treasure hunt awaits youngsters on Good Friday, and people will get the chance to hand Easter gifts to some animals on Easter Monday. The zoo is also open Friday through to Monday, including a tour of the Dja Reserve that houses gorillas. Opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From March 28, 2024, almost all castles and chateaux and their usual sightseeing routes will be open across Czechia, including near Prague. Some, such as Staré Hrady and Radim castles, will have special Easter-themed displays and events. See more details at the National Monument Institute.
At the Botanic Garden in Troja, visitors can experience the beauty of nature and explore a tropical plant exhibition in the Fata Morgana greenhouse. The greenhouse also offers various items for sale. The garden will be open until 7 p.m. from Friday to Monday.

The Prague Castle grounds will be open Good Friday to Easter Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can visit the Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, St. Vitus Cathedral and other parts of the castle from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on Friday to Saturday and from midday on Sunday. On Easter Monday, this is extended till 5 p.m.
The main buildings of the National Museum are open on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Easter Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, the Antonín Dvořák Museum will be closed Easter Monday and closes one hour earlier on the preceding days.
National Gallery Prague buildings will closed on Easter Monday. On Easter Friday, they will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The weekend schedule is unchanged.
Usually closed on Mondays, the National Technical Museum will open its doors on Easter Monday, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The National Library of the Czech Republic will closed between Good Friday and Easter Monday inclusive.
Kunsthalle proudly states on its website that it is “always open on public holidays.” You can visit from Thursday to Monday between 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Museum of Applied Arts in Prague will be open on Good Friday through to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will be closed Easter Monday.