Public Holidays in Croatia 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Croatia's public-holiday calendar combines Catholic feast days with dates from the country's modern statehood and wartime history.
Croatia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 30 | Saturday | Statehood Day |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Jun 22 | Monday | Anti-Fascist Struggle Day |
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 18 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St Stephen's Day |
This table lists nationwide national holidays. Optional religious leave available to particular faith communities is not included.
Statehood, Victory and Remembrance 2026
Statehood Day falls on 30 May, Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day on 5 August, and Remembrance Day on 18 November. These civic dates sit alongside Easter, Corpus Christi, Assumption and Christmas.
Holiday Rules in Croatia
Croatian law recognizes national holidays and also allows members of certain religious communities to take designated religious days. Optional religious days are not included in this national calendar.
Croatia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Statehood Day is 30 May.
- Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day is 5 August.
- Remembrance Day is 18 November.
- Croatia uses the euro.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Croatia Statehood Day?
It is observed on 30 May.
Is Easter Sunday a national holiday?
Yes. Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are both national holidays.
Are minority religious holidays included here?
No. This table focuses on nationwide national holidays; Croatian law also provides rights for specified religious observances.
When is Remembrance Day?
It is observed on 18 November.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official ministry calendar listing Croatian public holidays for 2026.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.