Prague Castle closes early on 28 October 2026 for a state ceremony

Prague Castle's official visitor site lists a closure for Wednesday 28 October 2026, Independent Czechoslovak State Day: the entire castle area, including the gardens and visitor facilities, closes to the public from 15:00 for a state ceremony. Tickets are on sale only until 14:00. Prague City Tourism's own page for Prague Castle repeats the same closing time.

What it means for your trip

• If 28 October 2026 is part of your trip, plan your Prague Castle visit for the morning: buy your ticket and enter before 14:00.
• The whole complex, not just the ticketed interiors, closes from 15:00, so a walk through the courtyards or gardens in the afternoon will not be possible that day.
• St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St George's Basilica and Golden Lane all sit inside the area affected, so plan to see them before the early closure.
• 28 October is also a Czech public holiday, when several other Prague museums and buildings open free of charge; the Castle's own hours are separate and end earlier than usual that day.
• Check Prague Castle's official visitor site shortly before your visit, since short, date-specific restrictions can still change.

For a private, guided morning visit that takes in the castle complex, see our Prague Castle tour with interiors or our Prague Castle and Old Town walking tour. Our trip planner can help you fit the morning visit into the rest of your stay.