Public Holidays in Croatia
Upcoming Holidays
- May1
Labour Day
In 2 daysPublic - May11
Mother's Day
In 12 daysObservance - May30
National Day
In 31 daysPublic
Holiday Calendar
January(3 holidays)
- 1WedNew Year's DayPublic
- 6MonEpiphanyPublic
- 7TueOrthodox ChristmasOptional
March(3 holidays)
- 4TueShrove TuesdayObservance
- 8SatInternational Women's DayObservance
- 30SunEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Optional
April(4 holidays)
- 20SunEaster SundayPublic
- 20SunOrthodox EasterOptional
- 21MonEaster MondayPublic
- 21MonOrthodox Easter MondayOptional
May(3 holidays)
- 1ThuLabour DayPublic
- 11SunMother's DayObservance
- 30FriNational DayPublic
June(4 holidays)
- 6FriFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Optional
- 19ThuCorpus ChristiPublic
- 22SunAnti-Fascist Struggle DayPublic
- 25WedIndependence DayObservance
August(2 holidays)
- 5TueVictory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defendersPublic
- 15FriAssumptionPublic
September(1 holiday)
- 23TueYom KippurOptional
October(1 holiday)
- 2ThuYom KippurOptional
November(2 holidays)
- 1SatAll Saints' DayPublic
- 18TueRemembrance DayPublic
December(2 holidays)
- 25ThuChristmas DayPublic
- 26FriBoxing DayPublic
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Croatia
Official public holidays in Croatia. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Croatia Public Holidays 2025-2026
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 14 official public holidays in Croatia with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.