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2026 Croatia Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Croatia, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

14

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

January

2 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders

40 days away

About Croatia holidays in 2026

In 2026, Croatia observes 14 public holidays. The year begins with a cluster of holidays in January, including New Year's Day and Epiphany. Spring sees observances such as Easter, International Workers' Day, and National Day. The latter half of the year features holidays like Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day, Assumption Day, and concludes with a concentration of holidays in November and December, including All Saints' Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayEpiphany
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayInternational Workers' Day
May 30, 2026SaturdayNational Day
June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Christi
June 22, 2026MondayAnti-Fascist Struggle Day
August 5, 2026WednesdayVictory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
November 18, 2026WednesdayRemembrance Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Planning around Croatia holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are observed nationwide.
  • Check specific dates for religious observances, as they can vary.
  • Note the concentration of holidays in early and late parts of the year.
  • The calendar includes several days of national significance.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Croatia's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the first and last two months of the year. January and December each feature two holidays, while April, May, June, August, and November also host two holidays each, creating distinct periods of activity.

The middle of the year, specifically July and October, remains free of public holidays. This creates a quieter period in the summer and autumn, contrasting with the more frequent observances at the beginning and end of the year.

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