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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Veterans Day
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Croatia, located in Southeast Europe, is a popular Mediterranean destination. Tourism focuses on coastal areas, offering activities like nautical tourism and visits to medieval cities. Inland options include agrotourism and mountain resorts. The country is known for its unpolluted marine environment and 116 Blue Flag beaches.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Epiphany (January 6)
- Easter (Gregorian calendar)
- Corpus Christi (60 days after Easter)
- International Workers' Day (May 1)
About this holiday
Celebrated annually on August 5th, this public holiday commemorates the Croatian War of Independence. It marks the conclusion of the Republic of Serbian Krajina proto-state during Operation Storm in 1995 and also honors current military service members and veterans of the Croatian Armed Forces.