Croatia Public Holidays in 2016
Croatia has a total of 32 holidays in 2016. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Friday, January 1, 2016 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Epiphany |
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 | Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism. |
| Orthodox Christmas Day |
Thursday, January 7, 2016 | Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ’s birth, according to the Christian Bible. |
| Day of the Establishment of the National Protection in the Republic of Croatia |
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 | Day of the Establishment of the National Protection in the Republic of Croatia is a observance in Croatia |
| Father’s Day |
Saturday, March 19, 2016 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| March Equinox |
Sunday, March 20, 2016 | March Equinox in Croatia (Zagreb) |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, March 27, 2016 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, March 28, 2016 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Day of the Deaths of Zrinski and Frankopan |
Saturday, April 30, 2016 | Day of the Deaths of Zrinski and Frankopan is a observance in Croatia |
| Orthodox Easter Day |
Sunday, May 1, 2016 | Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches. |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Sunday, May 1, 2016 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Orthodox Easter Monday |
Monday, May 2, 2016 | Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday. |
| Mother’s Day |
Sunday, May 8, 2016 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Remembrance Day of Croatian Victims in the Fight for Freedom and Independence |
Sunday, May 15, 2016 | Remembrance Day of Croatian Victims in the Fight for Freedom and Independence is a observance in Croatia |
| Corpus Christi |
Thursday, May 26, 2016 | Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist. |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 20, 2016 | June Solstice in Croatia (Zagreb) |
| Day of Antifascist Struggle |
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 | Day of Antifascist Struggle is a national holiday in Croatia |
| Statehood Day |
Saturday, June 25, 2016 | Statehood Day is a national holiday in Croatia |
| Ramadan Bayram |
Thursday, July 7, 2016 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| Victory Day |
Friday, August 5, 2016 | Victory Day is a national holiday in Croatia |
| Assumption of Mary |
Monday, August 15, 2016 | The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year. |
| European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes |
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 | European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes is a observance in Croatia |
| Kurban Bayram |
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| September Equinox |
Thursday, September 22, 2016 | September Equinox in Croatia (Zagreb) |
| Unification Day of Istria, Rijeka, Zadar, and the Islands |
Sunday, September 25, 2016 | Unification Day of Istria, Rijeka, Zadar, and the Islands is a observance in Croatia |
| Rosh Hashana |
Monday, October 3, 2016 | Rosh Hashana, commonly known as the Jewish New Year, is the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar. |
| Independence Day |
Saturday, October 8, 2016 | Independence Day is a observance in Croatia |
| Yom Kippur |
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 | Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance. |
| All Saints' Day |
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| December Solstice |
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 | December Solstice in Croatia (Zagreb) |
| Christmas Day |
Sunday, December 25, 2016 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| St Stephen's Day |
Monday, December 26, 2016 | St Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Croatia |
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