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27 confirmed · 7 with a typical period · Croatia

November 2026
18.11.
🕯 Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Vukovar — closed streets in the city center
Vukovar, Croatia · Commemoration · City of Vukovar ↗
18.11.
🕯 Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Homeland War and Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Vukovar and Škabrnja Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Commemoration · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
20.11.–22.11.
🛍 Young Olive Oil Days in Vodnjan
Vodnjan, Croatia · Fair or market · Istria Tourist Board ↗
The first presentation and tasting of freshly pressed oil after the olive harvest, held at the heart of Istrian olive-growing country — a perfect reason for an off-season weekend in Istria.
27.11.–10.01.
🎊 Advent in Opatija
Opatija, Croatia · Traditional event · TZ Opatija ↗
A festive programme in the parks and along the promenade of the former Austro-Hungarian Riviera, running until 10 January.
28.11.–07.01.
🎊 Advent in Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia · Traditional event · Advent Zagreb ↗
The largest Croatian advent celebration — dozens of locations in the city center, an ice skating rink, concerts, and food offerings over six weeks.
29.11.–06.01.
🎊 Advent in Pula
Pula, Croatia · Traditional event · Advent u Puli, organiser ↗
A festive programme in a Roman city; easily combined with the Young Olive Oil Days in nearby Vodnjan.
December 2026
25.12.
🕊 Christmas Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Religious event · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
26.12.
🕊 St. Stephen's Day Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Religious event · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Holidays Act ↗
January 2027
01.01.
📅 New Year's Day Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Other · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
06.01.
🕊 Epiphany or Three Kings Day Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Religious event · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
February 2027
07.02.
🎭 Rijeka Carnival — International Parade
Rijeka, Croatia · Carnival · Rijeka Carnival ↗
The main international carnival parade, the biggest annual event in Rijeka; thousands of masked revelers and audiences from across the entire region.
12.02.–14.02.
🏅 Split Marathon
Split, Croatia · Sports event · Split Marathon ↗
City marathon along the coast — main race on Sunday, with accompanying races throughout the entire weekend.
March 2027
17.03.–21.03.
🎨 Zagreb Festival of Lights
Zagreb, Croatia · Cultural event · Festival svjetla Zagreb ↗
Light installations and projections on the facades of Zagreb's city center.
28.03.
🕊 Easter Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Religious event · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
29.03.
🕊 Easter Monday Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Religious event · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
May 2027
01.05.
📅 Labour Day Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Other · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
27.05.
🕊 Corpus Christi Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Religious event · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
30.05.
📅 Statehood Day Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Other · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
June 2027
12.06.–26.06.
🎪 Šibenik International Children's Festival
Šibenik, Croatia · Festival · Međunarodni dječji festival ↗
The oldest children's festival in Europe — theatre, puppets and workshops across the squares of old Šibenik.
22.06.
🕯 Day of Anti-Fascist Struggle Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Commemoration · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Holidays Act ↗
27.06.–29.06.
🎪 INmusic Festival
Zagreb, Croatia · Festival · INmusic Festival ↗
The largest Croatian open-air festival at Lake Jarun — international acts across three days.
July 2027
09.07.–11.07.
🎪 Ultra Europe
Split, Croatia · Festival · Ultra Europe ↗
One of the largest European electronic music festivals; three days at Park Mladeži, audience from all over the world.
August 2027
05.08.
🕯 Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Defenders Day Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Commemoration · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
15.08.
🕊 Assumption of Mary — celebration at Trsat
Rijeka, Croatia · Religious event · Grad Rijeka ↗
15.08.
🕊 Assumption of Mary Public holiday Non-working day
Croatia · entire country · Religious event · Narodne novine 110/2019 — Public Holidays Act ↗
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10.07–25.08
🎪 Dubrovnik Summer Festival date not confirmed
Dubrovnik, Croatia · Festival · Dubrovačke ljetne igre ↗
The oldest and largest Croatian festival of performing arts — performances and concerts set against the backdrop of the old town.
July
🎪 Pula Film Festival date not confirmed
Pula, Croatia · Festival · Pula Film Festival ↗
The oldest Croatian film festival, with screenings held in the ancient Arena.
25.07–27.07
🎊 Rapska fjera date not confirmed
Rab, Croatia · Traditional event · Croatian National Tourist Board ↗
Medieval festival on Rab — crossbowmen, crafts, and evening entertainment.
August
🎪 Špancirfest date not confirmed
Varaždin, Croatia · Festival · Špancirfest ↗
A street festival that takes over the entire baroque center of Varaždin for about ten days.
September
🛍 Rijeka Boat Show date not confirmed
Rijeka, Croatia · Fair or market · Visit Rijeka (TZ Rijeka) ↗
Nautical fair on the Rijeka breakwater — vessels, equipment, and on-water program.
November–January
🎊 Advent in Rijeka date not confirmed
Rijeka, Croatia · Traditional event · Visit Rijeka ↗
A festive programme on the Korzo and the city's squares, from late November.
November–January
🎊 Dubrovnik Winter Festival date not confirmed
Dubrovnik, Croatia · Traditional event · Visit Dubrovnik ↗
A festive programme along the Stradun and throughout the old town, running from late November to early January.