Croatia public holidays 2026
In 2026, Croatia has 14 public holidays – 9 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Croatia 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. | nationwide |
| 01/06/2026 | Tuesday | EpiphanyFeast of the Three Kings, marking the end of the Christmas season. | nationwide |
| 04/05/2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon. | nationwide |
| 04/06/2026 | Monday | Easter MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe. | nationwide |
| 05/01/2026 | Friday | Labour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement. | nationwide |
| 05/30/2026 | Saturday | National Day | nationwide |
| 06/04/2026 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiCatholic feast of the Eucharist, 60 days after Easter, always on a Thursday. | nationwide |
| 06/22/2026 | Monday | Anti-Fascist Struggle Day | nationwide |
| 08/05/2026 | Wednesday | Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders | nationwide |
| 08/15/2026 | Saturday | AssumptionAssumption of Mary into heaven. | nationwide |
| 11/01/2026 | Sunday | All Saints' DayFeast in honour of all saints. | nationwide |
| 11/18/2026 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day | nationwide |
| 12/25/2026 | Friday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. | nationwide |
| 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Boxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day). | nationwide |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Croatia in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01 – 01/04/2026 | New Year's Day | 1 | 4 |
| 01/03 – 01/06/2026 | Epiphany | 1 | 4 |
| 04/04 – 04/12/2026 | Easter Monday | 4 | 9 |
| 04/25 – 05/03/2026 | Labour Day | 4 | 9 |
| 06/04 – 06/07/2026 | Corpus Christi | 1 | 4 |
| 06/20 – 06/28/2026 | Anti-Fascist Struggle Day | 4 | 9 |
| 08/01 – 08/05/2026 | Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders | 2 | 5 |
| 11/14 – 11/18/2026 | Remembrance Day | 2 | 5 |
| 12/19 – 12/27/2026 | Christmas Day | 4 | 9 |
Croatia 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 14
- on weekdays
- 9
- on weekends
- 5
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 11
- Working days (Croatia)
- 252
Partial or optional days off
| 01/07/2026 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| 03/20/2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 04/12/2026 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter |
| 04/13/2026 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday |
| 05/27/2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 09/12/2026 | Saturday | Yom Kippur |
| 09/21/2026 | Monday | Yom Kippur |
Other observances 2026
| 02/17/2026 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday |
| 03/08/2026 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| 05/10/2026 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| 06/25/2026 | Thursday | Independence Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Croatia have in 2026?
Croatia has 14 public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Croatia?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Croatia is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Croatia in 2026?
We found 9 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?
In 2026, 9 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 11 in 2025.