Independent Czechoslovak State Day2026 · Date · History
Czech Act No. 245/2000 currently lists 28 October, Den vzniku samostatného československého státu, as a state holiday; Czech MFA material anchors the date to the establishment of Czechoslovakia on 28 October 1918.
About Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Independent Czechoslovak State Day is a Czech state holiday observed on 28 October.
It commemorates the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia on 28 October 1918; today’s Czech Republic observes the anniversary as part of its state-holiday calendar.
Why Independent Czechoslovak State Day matters
On 28 October 1918, the Czechoslovak National Committee issued the first law establishing an independent Czechoslovak state.
The Czech Republic’s current holiday statute, Act No. 245/2000, lists 28 October as Den vzniku samostatného československého státu. The historical state later ended in 1993 when the federation divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, so the holiday commemorates Czechoslovakia’s 1918 creation rather than claiming the present Czech Republic was founded that day.
History of Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Czechoslovakia was established on 28 October 1918.
Act No. 245/2000 was adopted on 29 June 2000 and currently names 28 October as a Czech state holiday.
Czech diplomatic material describes the anniversary as a major national holiday and connects it to the 1918 establishment of Czechoslovakia.
Modern Czech state ceremonies and embassy closures use the October 28 holiday identity, but the historical account should keep Czech and Slovak roles visible.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Czech Founding Day
How to Observe Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Learn about the 1918 independence process from Czech archival, diplomatic or museum sources and compare it with Slovak historical perspectives where relevant.
If attending ceremonies, follow current local access and public-event information rather than assuming a uniform program nationwide.
When writing about the date, distinguish the 1918 Czechoslovak state from the present Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Independent Czechoslovak State Day Facts
The holiday falls on 28 October.
Its legal Czech name translates as Day of the Establishment of the Independent Czechoslovak State.
The date commemorates 28 October 1918, when independent Czechoslovakia was proclaimed/established through the Czechoslovak National Committee’s first law.
The present Czech holiday is defined by Act No. 245/2000.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Czech e-Sbírka — Act No. 245/2000
Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Czechoslovak Independence Day
Czech e-Sbírka — Act No. 245/2000 (opens in a new tab)
Primary Law
Czech MFA — 28 October current national-holiday observance (opens in a new tab)
Government Current
Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Czechoslovak Independence Day (opens in a new tab)
Government History
Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs — 2024 October 28 embassy closure/current observance
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Independent Czechoslovak State Day?
28 October annually; 28 October 2026 in the cited official calendar The documented recurrence rule is: 28 October.
Does Independent Czechoslovak State Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Independent Czechoslovak State Day an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as Czech Republic national public holiday. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Independent Czechoslovak State Day?
The reviewed sources identify Parliament of the Czech Republic as the proclaiming or establishing body.
Is Independent Czechoslovak State Day international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Czech Republic national public holiday. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-25.
When is Independent Czechoslovak State Day?
It is observed in the Czech Republic on 28 October.
What happened on 28 October 1918?
The date marks the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia and the issuance of its first state law by the Czechoslovak National Committee.
Is it a Czech state holiday today?
Yes. Act No. 245/2000 lists 28 October as a state holiday of the Czech Republic.
Does the date mark the founding of today’s Czech Republic?
No. It commemorates the 1918 founding of Czechoslovakia; the Czech Republic and Slovakia became separate states in 1993.
Other observances on October 28
These observances are also listed on October 28, 2027.
International Animation Day
ASIFA — International Animated Film Association
National First Responders Day
The U.S. Fire Administration recognizes 28 October as National First Responders Day; presidential proclamation records also use that date for national recognition.
World Judo Day
International Judo Federation primary sources verify the first World Judo Day on 28 October 2011, annual IJF stewardship and the October 28 Jigoro Kano birthday rationale.
“OHI” Day / 28 October anniversary
Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs