Jan Hus Day is a national public holiday in the Czech Republic commemorating the 1415 martyrdom of Jan Hus. Hus was a priest, reformer and scholar at Charles University in Prague who called for reforms within the Catholic Church. His execution became an important moment in Czech religious, cultural and national history.

Event Suggestions:
• Explore Jan Hus’s role in Czech history and religious reform
• Share Czech music, literature or cultural symbols
• Discuss freedom of conscience and the impact of reform movements