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Croatia Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Croatia?

The next public holiday in Croatia is National Day on May 30, 2026.

Q: Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Croatia?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Croatia in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Croatia in 2026.

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National Day

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Year

2026

Upcoming Holiday

National Day

Saturday, May 30, 2026

In 9 days

Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday	Nova Godina	New Year's Day	Public
Jan 6, 2026 Tuesday	Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja	Epiphany	Public
Apr 5, 2026 Sunday	Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak	Easter Sunday	Public
Apr 6, 2026 Monday	Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak	Easter Monday	Public
May 1, 2026 Friday	Međunarodni praznik rada	International Workers' Day	Public
May 30, 2026 Saturday	Dan državnosti	National Day	Public
Jun 4, 2026 Thursday	Tijelovo	Corpus Christi	Public
Jun 22, 2026 Monday	Dan antifašističke borbe	Anti-Fascist Struggle Day	Public
Aug 5, 2026 Wednesday	Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja	Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders	Public
Aug 15, 2026 Saturday	Velika Gospa	Assumption Day	Public
Nov 1, 2026 Sunday	Dan svih svetih	All Saints' Day	Public
Nov 18, 2026 Wednesday	Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata	Remembrance Day	Public
Dec 25, 2026 Friday	Božić	Christmas Day	Public
Dec 26, 2026 Saturday	Prvi dan po Božiću, Sveti Stjepan, Štefanje, Stipanje	St. Stephen's Day	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Croatia have in 2026?

Croatia has 14 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Croatia?

The next public holiday in Croatia is National Day on May 30, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Croatia?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Croatia. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Croatia?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Croatia.

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Croatia?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Croatia in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Croatia?

In Croatia, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Croatia in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Croatia for 2026.

Do public holidays in Croatia affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Croatia, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.