Croatia Public Holidays 2026
Croatia observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2026 at a glance
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Public |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas | Optional |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Optional |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Optional |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Optional |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Optional |
| May 30 | Saturday | National Day | Public |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Jun 22 | Monday | Anti-Fascist Struggle Day | Public |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Independence Day | Observance |
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Sep 12 | Saturday | Yom Kippur | Optional |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Yom Kippur | Optional |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 18 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Croatia
Public holidays in Croatia are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Croatia have in 2026?
- Croatia has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Croatia?
- The next public holiday in Croatia is Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders on August 5, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Croatia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Croatia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.