https://pragueprivate.cz/news Prague news for visitors: public transport changes, events, public holidays and new rules, checked against official sources and explained for your trip. en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:43:40 GMT https://pragueprivate.cz/news/prague-christmas-markets-2026-dateshttps://pragueprivate.cz/news/prague-christmas-markets-2026-datesSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe two big Prague markets open on 28 November 2026 and stay until 6 January 2027. Dates, hours and how to plan your visit.Events https://pragueprivate.cz/news/ees-etias-prague-airport-border-checkshttps://pragueprivate.cz/news/ees-etias-prague-airport-border-checksSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe EU's Entry/Exit System has replaced passport stamps, Prague airport is adding border booths until April 2027, and ETIAS is not running yet.New rules https://pragueprivate.cz/news/prague-fireworks-ban-new-years-evehttps://pragueprivate.cz/news/prague-fireworks-ban-new-years-eveSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTPlanning New Year's Eve 2026 in Prague? Private fireworks are banned all year in the centre, and elsewhere in the city they are allowed for only nine hours.New rules https://pragueprivate.cz/news/flora-metro-station-closedhttps://pragueprivate.cz/news/flora-metro-station-closedSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTLine A trains pass through Flora without stopping until it reopens, expected around the turn of November and December 2026. Use the next stations or the tram.Transport https://pragueprivate.cz/news/petrin-funicular-reopenshttps://pragueprivate.cz/news/petrin-funicular-reopensSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTAfter two years out of service, the funicular from Újezd up Petřín hill carries passengers again. Check the ticket rules before you ride.Transport https://pragueprivate.cz/news/czech-public-holidays-shop-closureshttps://pragueprivate.cz/news/czech-public-holidays-shop-closuresSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTThree public holidays fall in autumn 2026. On two of them big shops and supermarkets must close, while small shops, pharmacies and station shops may open.Holidays and closures https://pragueprivate.cz/news/prague-taxi-maximum-fareshttps://pragueprivate.cz/news/prague-taxi-maximum-faresSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTPrague raised its taxi fare caps. Here is what a metered taxi may charge, what counts as waiting and when the caps do not apply.New rules