Croatia (HR)
Croatia is a scenic Adriatic nation at the crossroads of Central and Southern Europe, celebrated for its over 1,200 islands and islets, medieval walled cities, eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, crystal-clear waters of the Dalmatian coast, and rich Habsburg-era architecture.
Capital: Zagreb
Region: Europe
Language: Croatian
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 52)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
14 holidays in Croatia. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Nova godina
Public holiday. New Year's Eve (Stara godina / Silvestrovo) is widely celebrated with fireworks and public gatherings in city squares. Zagreb's Advent and New Year celebrations are internationally renowned.
Tue 6
Epiphany (Three Kings Day) Public Holiday
Sveta tri kralja / Bogojavljenje
Public holiday. Marking the visit of the Magi to Jesus. A significant religious holiday in Catholic Croatia — church services are held. Children may receive small gifts. Traditional star-singing (kolendanje) visits take place in some regions.
April 2026
Sun 5
Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Uskrs
Public holiday. The most important religious holiday in Croatia. Traditional: painting Easter eggs (pisanice), Easter lamb, blessed Easter bread. Church attendance is very high. The Uskrs holiday weekend (from Good Friday to Easter Monday) is a major travel period.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Uskrsni ponedjeljak
Public holiday. Most businesses closed. Second day of Easter celebrations.
May 2026
Fri 1
International Labour Day Public Holiday
Međunarodni praznik rada
Public holiday. Workers' Day celebrations and picnics (prvomajski izleti) are a beloved Croatian tradition — families head to parks, forests, and picnic areas. A major outing day across the country.
Sat 30
Croatian Statehood Day Public Holiday
Dan državnosti
Public holiday. Commemorates 30 May 1990, when the first multi-party Croatian Parliament (Sabor) was constituted following the first democratic elections after communism. A day of national pride with ceremonies and flag displays.
June 2026
Thu 4
Corpus Christi Public Holiday
Tijelovo
Public holiday. A Catholic feast celebrated 60 days after Easter. Solemn processions through town centres are held across Croatia. A significant Catholic observance in this devoutly Catholic country.
Mon 22
Day of Anti-Fascist Struggle Public Holiday
Dan antifašističke borbe
Public holiday. Commemorates 22 June 1941, when the first armed partisan uprising against fascist occupation began in Croatia. A day of historical remembrance.
August 2026
Wed 5
Day of Croatian Homeland War Victory Public Holiday
Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja
Public holiday. Commemorates Operation Storm (Operacija Oluja, 5 August 1995), which decisively ended the Homeland War and restored Croatian territorial integrity. One of the most emotionally significant national holidays — ceremonies are held in Knin (where the Croatian flag was raised) and across the country.
Sat 15
Assumption of Mary Public Holiday
Velika Gospa
Public holiday. A major Catholic feast — the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Large pilgrimage to the Marian shrine at Marija Bistrica (near Zagreb), one of Croatia's most important religious sites. Masses and processions held nationwide.
November 2026
Sun 1
All Saints Day Public Holiday
Svi sveti
Public holiday. Families visit cemeteries to light candles and lay flowers on the graves of relatives. Croatian cemeteries are beautifully lit on this day. A day of quiet reflection and family remembrance.
Wed 18
Remembrance Day / Day of Vukovar Public Holiday
Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata / Dan pada Vukovara
Public holiday. Commemorates the fall of Vukovar to Serbian and Yugoslav forces on 18 November 1991 — the longest siege of the war. A profoundly solemn day — the "Column of Silence" (Kolona sjećanja) procession through Vukovar is one of Croatia's most emotionally powerful annual events. Croatian flags fly at half-mast.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Božić
Public holiday. Christmas is the central family celebration of the Croatian year. Christmas Eve (Badnjak) traditions include burning an oak branch, family dinner with fish (traditionally salt cod — bakalar), and midnight Mass (Ponoćka). Zagreb's Advent market is one of Europe's most celebrated Christmas markets.
Sat 26
St Stephen's Day (Second Christmas Day) Public Holiday
Sveti Stjepan
Public holiday. Second day of Christmas. Family gatherings continue. Named for Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
Note: Some holidays in Croatia apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.