The total working time in 2026 will be 2008 hours, which corresponds to 251 working days. Employees will have 114 days off, including 14 public holidays.
What are the standard rules on working time and its general duration? How exactly will working time in 2026 be structured?
How is the working time calculated for part-time employees? Which public holidays will reduce working hours in 2026? Find all the answers below.
Table of Contents
- Working Time 2026 – Table
- Detailed Calculation of Working Time in 2026
- Working Time 2026 – General Rules
- Rules For Calculating Working Time in 2026
- Working Time 2026 – Part-Time Employees
- Working Time 2026 – Public Holidays and Days Off
- Working Time 2026 – Planned Changes to Working Hours
- Working Time 2026 – Summary
- FAQ – Questions and Answers about Working Time 2026
Working Time 2026 – Table
| Month | Working Hours | Working Days | Days Off |
| January | 160 | 20 | 11 |
| February | 160 | 20 | 8 |
| March | 176 | 22 | 9 |
| April | 168 | 21 | 9 |
| May | 160 | 20 | 11 |
| June | 168 | 21 | 9 |
| July | 184 | 23 | 8 |
| August | 160 | 20 | 11* |
| September | 176 | 22 | 8 |
| October | 176 | 22 | 8 |
| November | 160 | 20 | 10 |
| December | 160 | 20 | 11* |
| Total | 2008 | 251 | 114 |
*Iincludes an additional day off for a holiday falling on a Saturday.
Detailed Calculation of Working Time in 2026
We have prepared a table showing the working time schedule for 2026. It includes a breakdown by month, working days, working hours, and days off applicable in each specific settlement period.
The number of working days in 2026 is as follows:
| Month | Working days | Working hours | Days off |
| January | 20 | 160 | 11 |
| February | 20 | 160 | 8 |
| March | 22 | 176 | 9 |
| April | 21 | 168 | 9 |
| May | 20 | 160 | 11 |
| June | 21 | 168 | 9 |
| July | 23 | 184 | 8 |
| August | 20 | 160 | 11* |
| September | 22 | 176 | 8 |
| October | 22 | 176 | 9 |
| November | 20 | 160 | 10 |
| December | 20 | 160 | 11* |
*Includes an additional day off for a public holiday falling on a Saturday.
The total number of working days in 2026 will be 251, with a total of 2008 working hours. In August and December, there are two additional days off.
In each of these months, one extra day off can be used for a public holiday that falls on a Saturday.
Working Time 2026 – General Rules
The Labour Code sets the framework for working hours. The maximum working time per day may not exceed 8hours. On average, in a five-day workweek, a full-time employee should not work more than 40 hours per week.
The settlement period (reference period) for average working time cannot exceed 4 months.
Rules For Calculating Working Time in 2026
The number of working hours an employee must work in a given period is calculated according to the following scheme:
- multiply 40 hours by the number of weeks in that period,
- and then add the product of 8 hours and the number of working days (from Monday to Friday) remaining until the end of the period.
Each public holiday that falls within a given settlement period, except when it falls on a Sunday, reduces the working time by 8 hours.
Working Time 2026 – Part-Time Employees
The working time for a part-time employee is shorter than for an employee working full-time. The reduction is made proportionally to the number of hours corresponding to full-time employment.
Example:
If a full-time position in a given month is 160 hours, then
- a half-time employee (1/2) works 80 hours,
- a three-quarter-time employee (3/4) works 120 hours.
Working Time 2026 – Public Holidays and Days Off
The number of working days in 2026 will be reduced by the number of days off.
The table below presents the list of non-working days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday |
| 1 January (Thursday) | New Year’s Day |
| 6 January (Tuesday) | Epiphany |
| 5 April (Sunday) | Easter Sunday |
| 6 April (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| 1 May (Friday) | Labour Day |
| 3 May (Sunday) | Constitution Day |
| 24 May (Sunday) | Whitsunday |
| 4 June (Thursday) | Corpus Christi |
| 15 August (Saturday) | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| 1 November (Sunday) | All Saints’ Day |
| 11 November (Wednesday) | Independence Day |
| 24 December (Thursday) | Christmas Eve |
| 25 December (Friday) | Christmas Day |
| 26 December (Saturday) | Second Day of Christmas |
In total, 2026 will include:
- 14 public holidays,
- 6 holidays falling on weekends (Saturday or Sunday),
- 8 holidays falling on weekdays (Monday to Friday).
That equals 114 days off in total in 2026.
Working Time 2026 – Planned Changes to Working Hours
Discussions are ongoing about shortening the working week. There are two main proposals:
1. Introducing a 35-hour workweek
- Reducing the standard from 40 to 35 hours per week.
- Employees would work 7 hours per day, 5 days a week, with no pay reduction.
- The goal is to improve work–life balance and increase productivity.
2. Introducing a 4-day workweek
- Shortening the standard work week to four working days
- For example, by introducing a 36-hour week over 4 days (e.g. 9 hours per day).
- The changes are intended to improve work-life balance and increase job satisfaction.
The introduction of these changes would require an amendment to the Labour Code.
Currently, there is no specific date set for their implementation.
Working Time 2026 – Summary
The number of working days in 2026 will be 251, and the number of days off will be 114. It is worth keeping an eye on labour market trends concerning the reduction of working hours. This will help you properly plan your work schedule for 2026.
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FAQ – Questions and Answers about Working Time 2026
1. How many days off will there be in 2026?
In 2026, there will be a total of 114 days off from work.
2. How many working days will there be in 2026?
In 2026, the number of working days will be 251.
3. Will the working time in 2026 be different from that in 2025?
No, the working hours in 2026 will not change compared to 2025. It will continue to average 40 hours per week over a billing period not exceeding 4 months. This means that depending on the month and the number of days in it, the number of working hours may vary.
4. Are there any exceptions to standard working hours?
Yes, there are exceptions to standard working hours. They apply to :
– disabled,
– juveniles,
– employees hired in the equivalent working time system,
– employees performing particularly hazardous, harmful or dangerous work.
5. Where can I check the detailed calendar of holidays and working days in 2026?
Many websites offer calendars that take into account holidays and working days in a given year. You can also use online working time calculators to help you calculate the amount of working time over a specific period.
6. Will there be a 4-day working week in 2026?
It is currently uncertain whether a 4-day working week will be introduced in 2026. There is a draft law to reduce the working week to 35 hours, but its adoption and entry into force are still uncertain.
7. Will all companies have to comply with the new rules on working hours?
Even if new regulations on working hours are introduced, not all companies will have to comply with them. There may be some exceptions and concessions for specific industries or companies.
8. What are the potential benefits of shortening the workweek?
Shortening the working week can bring many benefits, e.g.:
– improving work-life balance,
– increasing job satisfaction,
– reducing stress,
– increasing productivity,
– reducing the number of sick leaves.
9. What are the potential drawbacks of shortening the workweek?
Shortening the working week may also be associated with certain disadvantages, e.g.:
– the possibility of increased costs for companies,
– the need to extend working hours on other days,
– difficulties in adapting some companies to the new regulations.
10. What are the working hours in January 2026?
In January 2026, there are 20 working days, 160 working hours, and 11 days off.
11. What are the working hours in February 2026?
In February 2026, there are 20 working days, 160 working hours, and 8 days off.
12. What are the working hours in March 2026?
In March 2026, there are 22 working days, 176 working hours, and 9 days off.
13. What are the working hours in April 2026?
In April 2026, there are 21 working days, 168 working hours, and 9 days off.
14. What are the working hours in May 2026?
In May 2026, there are 20 working days, 160 working hours, and 11 days off.
15. What are the working hours in June 2026?
In June 2026, there are 21 working days, 168 working hours, and 9 days off.
16. What are the working hours in July 2026?
In July 2026, there are 23 working days, 184 working hours, and 8 days off.
17. What are the working hours in August 2026?
In August 2026, there are 20 working days, 160 working hours, and 11 days off (10+1).
18. What are the working hours in September 2026?
In September 2026, there are 22 working days, 176 working hours and 8 days off.
19. What are the working hours in October 2026?
In October 2026, there are 22 working days, 176 working hours, and 9 days off.
20. What are the working hours in November 2026?
In November 2026, there are 20 working days, 160 working hours, and 10 days off.
21. What are the working hours in December 2026?
In December 2026, there are 20 working days, 160 working hours, and 11 days off (10+1).
