List of all public holidays in Croatia. The majority of public holidays are based on Catholic observances and Croatian cultural traditions.
Note that many services aren't available or are available at different working hours on these days. For example, post offices, banks, civil services (apart from hospitals) and so on. Grocery stores (the big ones) usually work the whole day or just an hour or two shorter. Tourist services are usually available in summer despite Holidays.
In Croatia, bank holidays consist of public holidays and Roman Catholic celebrations, totaling 14 days.
Here is the chronological list of bank holidays in Croatia:
List of holidays in Croatia in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day |
| 6 Jan | Mon | Epiphany |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Monday |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day |
| 30 May | Fri | Statehood Day |
| 19 Jun | Thu | Corpus Christi |
| 22 Jun | Sun | Anti-Fascist Resistance Day |
| 5 Aug | Tue | Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Assumption Day |
| 1 Nov | Sat | All Saints' Day |
| 18 Nov | Tue | Remembrance Day |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Fri | St Stephen's Day |
How many public holidays are there in Croatia?
There are 14 national holidays in Croatia, many rooted in Catholicism or significant moments in national history. On these days, government agencies and many businesses are closed.
Are shops closed on public holidays in Croatia?
Public holidays in Croatia usually result in the closure of government institutions, businesses, and schools, giving most people a day off.
However, in tourist destinations, many shops and services may remain open to cater to tourists. On these holidays traditional, cultural, and religious events may take place. Working hours on bank holidays may differ from regular days in towns where tourism isn't a primary source of income.
Timetables for public transportation may also be affected with fewer departures or fewer destinations being served. Bakeries, shops at public transportation stations, petrol stations, and most corner stores may still be open at limited hours from 7 AM to 1 PM.
The new rules have also impacted Sunday working hours. Stores are now limited to opening on only 16 Sundays per year. Along the coast, most stores and shopping centers have chosen summer Sundays, so finding open shops during peak season should not be an issue. However, during autumn or spring Sundays, it’s advisable to check store schedules in advance or upon arrival.
Certain exceptions to the general rule of business closures on public holidays are outlined by law. Businesses allowed to operate include those located within or associated with:
- Railway and bus stations
- Airports and ferry ports, as well as inland waterways ports
- Ships, airplanes, and ferries for passenger and vehicle transport
- Gas stations
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Cultural and religious institutions
- Museums, visitor centers, or interpretation centers
- Marinas
- Campsites
- Family farms
- Protected natural areas
What is the most important holiday in Croatia?
Statehood Day, celebrated each year 30th of May, holds deep significance for Croatians. It commemorates the establishment of an independent nation emerging from the trials of a war-torn history.
What is Tijelovo in English?
Corpus Christi, called “Tijelovo” in Croatian, is a Christian holiday observed in Croatia and other Catholic-majority nations. Celebrated on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost), this day is devoted to honoring the Eucharist and the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.