Working days 2026
In 2026 Croatia has a total of 252 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
252
Public holidays
14
9 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: July (23 days) – Least: January (20 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Nova godina (THU)
- 06. Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja (TUE)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 05. Uskrs (SUN)
- 06. Uskršnji ponedjeljak (MON)
May
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Praznik rada (FRI)
- 30. Dan državnosti (SAT)
June
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 04. Tijelovo (THU)
- 22. Dan antifašističke borbe (MON)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 05. Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja (WED)
- 15. Velika Gospa (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Svi sveti (SUN)
- 18. Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata i Dan sjećanja na žrtvu Vukovara i Škabrnje (WED)
December
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Božić (FRI)
- 26. Svetog Stjepana (SAT)
Other years
Other countries
Croatia has 14 established public holidays annually that all employers are required to recognize as non-working days. Public holidays are regulated by the Public Holidays and Local Festivities Act and are significant for salary calculation, annual leave, and work obligations.
Frequently asked questions
How are working hours calculated if an employee works on a public holiday?
Work on a public holiday is considered work under exceptional working conditions and must be specially compensated in accordance with the collective agreement or arrangement between the employer and employee. The hourly rate for work on a public holiday is typically 50% higher than the regular rate, or the employee may be relieved from work for an equivalent number of hours.
If a public holiday falls on a weekend, does the employee have the right to a substitute day?
The Public Holidays Act does not provide for automatic replacement if a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. However, an employer may arrange a substitute working day with the employee depending on the nature of the business and accepted practices in the sector.
Are all public holidays mandatory for all types of work?
Most public holidays are mandatory for all employers, but certain operations such as healthcare, public transportation, and security must function throughout the year. In such cases, an employee who works on a public holiday is entitled to additional compensation or a substitute day.
How is a public holiday calculated in the average salary calculation for annual leave?
Public holidays are not counted as working days in the average salary calculation. The period used for calculating average salary excludes public holidays, so they do not affect the reduction of annual leave compensation.
What is considered a working day for purposes of calculating contributions and taxes if a public holiday falls on that day?
A public holiday is not counted as a working day for the period during which the employee is relieved of work obligations. Contributions and taxes are calculated only for days on which the employee actually worked or for which compensation was paid for work under exceptional conditions.