Here are some of the major public holidays celebrated in Croatia, and some may involve closures of businesses and public offices:
National Holidays
- New Year’s Day (Nova godina) – January 1
- Epiphany (Bogojavljenje) – January 6
- Easter Sunday (Uskrs) – Date varies (usually in March or April)
- Easter Monday (Uskrsni ponedjeljak) – Date varies
- Labour Day (Praznik rada) – May 1
- Corpus Christi (Tijelovo) – Date varies (usually in May or June)
- Statehood Day (Dan državnosti) – June 25
- Assumption of Mary (Velika Gospa) – August 15
- Independence Day (Dan neovisnosti) – October 8
- All Saints’ Day (Dušni dan) – November 1
- Christmas (Božić) – December 25
Festivals & Events
Croatia hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year, celebrating its heritage, music, arts, and local traditions. Here are some of the biggest festivals and events in Croatia:
- Dubrovnik Summer Festival – Held annually from mid-July to mid-August in Dubrovnik, featuring a variety of cultural events including theatre, music, dance, and art exhibitions.
- INmusic Festival – Croatia’s largest open-air music festival held in Zagreb usually in late June, attracting international and local musicians.
- Croatian Summer Salsa Festival – Held in Rovinj in June, this festival features workshops, performances, and parties dedicated to salsa dancing and Latin music.
- Split Summer Festival – A cultural festival in Split held from mid-July to mid-August, showcasing theatre performances, concerts, and art exhibitions across the city.
- Ultra Europe – One of Europe’s largest electronic music festivals, held in Split in July, featuring top DJs and electronic music acts from around the world.
- Rijeka Carnival – Held in Rijeka during February or March, it’s Croatia’s largest carnival celebration with parades, masquerade balls, and street performances.
- Pula Film Festival – Croatia’s oldest film festival held annually in Pula in July, featuring Croatian and international films, premieres, and awards.
- Zagreb Advent – A festive Christmas market and cultural event held throughout December in Zagreb, featuring food stalls, entertainment, and ice skating.
- Špancirfest – Held in Varaždin in August, it’s a street festival featuring music, art, theatre, and various cultural performances.
- Motovun Film Festival – A film festival held in the picturesque hilltop town of Motovun in July, showcasing independent and art-house films.
These events showcase Croatia’s diverse cultural scene and attract both locals and tourists looking to experience the country’s vibrant traditions and entertainment.