| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-06 | Epiphany | National |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-30 | Statehood Day | National |
| 2026-06-04 | Corpus Christi | National |
| 2026-06-22 | Anti-Fascist Struggle Day | National |
| 2026-08-05 | Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Veterans Day | National |
| 2026-08-15 | Assumption Day | National |
| 2026-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2026-11-18 | Remembrance Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | Saint Stephen's Day | National |
How many public holidays does Croatia have in 2026?
Croatia has 14 public holidays in 2026: 14 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 26 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, March, July, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Croatia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Croatia 2026
Croatia's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 4 - Mon 6 April: Easter Sunday (3-day weekend, Saturday 4 April to Monday 6 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 20 - Mon 22 June: Anti-Fascist Struggle Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 20 June to Monday 22 June).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Croatia 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Croatia is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Europe for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Croatia: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Croatia in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Croatia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Croatia (2026)
Our Croatia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Epiphany
Epiphany on 6 January concludes the Twelve Days of Christmas and celebrates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the visit of the Magi. It is a public holiday in much of Europe and Latin America, where in Spanish speaking countries it is associated with the Three Kings and the giving of gifts to children. In churches following the Julian calendar the feast falls later in January.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the central feast of the Christian year, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus three days after the crucifixion. In many countries it is a public holiday, though in others the legal holiday falls on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The date is movable, set by the Council of Nicaea as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox, so it ranges from 22 March to 25 April.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.