Important Dates
Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters. Each semester is 13 weeks long. Winter semester starts in late September; in the last week before Christmas there are no classes because it is a “credit week”, which is one week of mostly written tests which are either a completion of the courses themselves or a prerequisite of registering for an oral exam in the exam period. The exam period goes on through January until mid-February. The summer semester runs from mid-February to mid-May. The last week is again a credit week, with the exam period lasting until the end of June.
The academic year starts on 1 September 2022 and ends on 31 August 2023. The winter semester classes end before Christmas. Exams are scheduled throughout January. The summer semester begins in the middle of February and classes end in the middle of May with exams continuing until the end of June. With approval from respective departments, students can take examinations also before the official examination period
Orientation week Winter semester (for Erasmus+&Exchange students) | 12 September - 16 September 2022 |
Winter semester (beginning of classes) | 19 September 2022 |
Winter semester (ending of classes) | 16 December 2022 |
Christmas break | 19 December 2022 - 2 January 2023 |
Examination period beginning | 2 January 2023 |
Examination period ending | 10 February 2023 |
Arrival at the dormitories | 3 – 5 February 2023 |
Orientation week Summer semester (for Erasmus+&Exchange students) | 6 – 10 February 2023 |
Summer semester (beginning of classes) | 13 February 2023 |
Summer semester (ending of classes) | 12 May 2023 |
Palacký University Olomouc Academic week | 13 - 19 February 2023 |
Sports Days | 28 September 2022 + 10 May 2023 |
Examination period beginning | 15 May 2023 |
Examination period ending | 30 June 2023 |
Public holidays in CZE
Public holidays in the Czech Republic are days of national significance and are observed by the government and businesses throughout the country. These holidays are an important part of Czech culture and are usually associated with religious, historical, or cultural events.
On these days, some of the government offices, banks, schools, and many businesses are closed, and public transportation operates on a reduced schedule. Many Czechs use these days as an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, attend church services or cultural events, or participate in traditional celebrations.
Overall, public holidays in the Czech Republic play an important role in preserving the country's cultural heritage and provide an opportunity for Czechs to come together to celebrate and reflect on their history and traditions.
Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State, New Year's Day | Den obnovy samostatného českého státu, Nový rok | 1 January |
Good Friday | Velký pátek | 7 April (for 2023) |
Easter Monday | Velikonoční pondělí | 10 April (for 2023) |
Labour Day | Svátek práce | 1 May |
Victory Day | Den vítězství | 8 May |
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje | 5 July |
Jan Hus Day | Den upálení mistra Jana Husa | 6 July |
Statehood Day | Den české státnosti | 28 September |
Independence Day | Den vzniku samostatného československého státu | 28 October |
Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | Den boje za svobodu a demokracii | 17 November |
Christmas Eve | Štědrý den | 24 December |
Christmas Day | 1. svátek vánoční | 25 December |
St. Stephen´s Day | 2. svátek vánoční | 26 December |