Croatia Public Holidays in 2020
Croatia has a total of 39 holidays in 2020. 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 |
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Epiphany |
Monday, January 6, 2020 | 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 |
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 | 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. |
| Međimurje Unification Day |
Thursday, January 9, 2020 | Međimurje Unification Day is a observance in Croatia |
| Day of the International Recognition of the Republic of Croatia |
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 | Day of the International Recognition of the Republic of Croatia is a observance in Croatia |
| Day of Peaceful Reintegration of the Croatian Danube Region |
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 | Day of Peaceful Reintegration of the Croatian Danube Region is a observance in Croatia |
| Day of the Establishment of the National Protection in the Republic of Croatia |
Sunday, March 15, 2020 | Day of the Establishment of the National Protection in the Republic of Croatia is a observance in Croatia |
| Father’s Day |
Thursday, March 19, 2020 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2020 | March Equinox in Croatia (Zagreb) |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 13, 2020 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Orthodox Easter Day |
Sunday, April 19, 2020 | Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches. |
| Orthodox Easter Monday |
Monday, April 20, 2020 | Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday. |
| Day of the Deaths of Zrinski and Frankopan |
Thursday, April 30, 2020 | Day of the Deaths of Zrinski and Frankopan is a observance in Croatia |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Europe Day and Victory Day Over Fascism |
Saturday, May 9, 2020 | Europe Day and Victory Day Over Fascism is a observance in Croatia |
| Mother’s Day |
Sunday, May 10, 2020 | 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 17, 2020 | Remembrance Day of Croatian Victims in the Fight for Freedom and Independence is a observance in Croatia |
| Ramadan Bayram |
Sunday, May 24, 2020 | 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. |
| Statehood Day |
Saturday, May 30, 2020 | Statehood Day is a national holiday in Croatia |
| Corpus Christi |
Thursday, June 11, 2020 | Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist. |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 20, 2020 | June Solstice in Croatia (Zagreb) |
| Day of Antifascist Struggle |
Monday, June 22, 2020 | Day of Antifascist Struggle is a national holiday in Croatia |
| Independence Day |
Thursday, June 25, 2020 | Independence Day is a observance in Croatia |
| Kurban Bayram |
Friday, July 31, 2020 | 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. |
| Victory Day |
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 | Victory Day is a national holiday in Croatia |
| Assumption of Mary |
Saturday, August 15, 2020 | 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 |
Sunday, August 23, 2020 | European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes is a observance in Croatia |
| Day of Remembrance of Missing Persons in the Homeland War |
Sunday, August 30, 2020 | Day of Remembrance of Missing Persons in the Homeland War is a observance in Croatia |
| Rosh Hashana |
Saturday, September 19, 2020 | Rosh Hashana, commonly known as the Jewish New Year, is the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar. |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | September Equinox in Croatia (Zagreb) |
| Unification Day of Istria, Rijeka, Zadar, and the Islands |
Friday, September 25, 2020 | Unification Day of Istria, Rijeka, Zadar, and the Islands is a observance in Croatia |
| Yom Kippur |
Monday, September 28, 2020 | Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance. |
| Day of the Croatian Parliament |
Thursday, October 8, 2020 | Day of the Croatian Parliament is a observance in Croatia |
| All Saints' Day |
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| Remembrance Day |
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | Remembrance Day is a national holiday in Croatia |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2020 | December Solstice in Croatia (Zagreb) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| St Stephen's Day |
Saturday, December 26, 2020 | St Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Croatia |
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