Prague Castle's free Open Day and Christmas Stroll begin on 28 November 2026

Prague Castle holds its pre-Christmas Open Day on Saturday 28 November 2026, according to Prague Castle's own cultural programme and confirmed by Prague City Tourism. From 9:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30, the castle opens its state rooms, the representative spaces normally closed to the public, decorated for Christmas for the occasion, free of charge. Free entry that day also covers the exhibitions Eva Eisler: Kruh ticha and Design for Václav Havel, and the South Gardens open exceptionally. The same day opens the Castle's Christmas Stroll, a free seasonal programme that runs until 3 January 2027.

What it means for your trip

• One day of free access. 28 November 2026 is the castle's pre-Christmas Open Day, with the state rooms open free of charge from 9:00 to 17:00, last entry 16:30.
• Two exhibitions included. Eva Eisler: Kruh ticha and Design for Václav Havel are both free to visit that day.
• The South Gardens open too. They are accessible that day as an exception.
• The Christmas season continues after. The Castle's Christmas Stroll runs from 28 November to 20 December 2026, Monday to Friday 14:00 to 18:00 and weekends 10:00 to 18:00, with the wider programme running until 3 January 2027.
• Check hrad.cz before you go for the final programme and any changes to the hours.

The castle's courtyards and grounds are free to enter year round. A licensed guide can help you time an Open Day visit or fold the Christmas Stroll into a longer day at the castle. See our Prague Castle visitor guide for tickets and routes, or tell us about your trip and we arrange a private tour of Prague Castle with its interiors.