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School holidays

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4 school breaks in Croatia during 2026. Longest is 79 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

4

Total off-days

118

Longest break

79 d

Next break

In 15 days

Next school break

Summer Holidays

Jun 15 – Sep 1 · 79 days

15

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All 2026 school breaks

4 total
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Dec24

Winter Break

Dec 24 – Jan 9 · 17 days

17d
Mar30

Spring Holiday

Mar 30 – Apr 6 · 8 days

8d
Jun15

Summer Holidays

Jun 15 – Sep 1 · 79 days

79d
Dec24

Winter Break

Dec 24 – Jan 6 · 14 days

14d

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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Jan6

Epiphany

Apr5

Easter

Apr6

Easter Monday

May1

Labour Day

May30

Statehood Day

Jun4

Corpus Christi

Jun22

Anti-Fascist Struggle Day

Aug5

Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day

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Important school holiday information · Croatia

General information

  • Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Croatia 2026?
Croatia schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Croatia have in 2026?
Croatia schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the winter school break in Croatia 2026?
The winter school break in Croatia runs December 24, 2025 – January 9, 2026.
When is the spring school break in Croatia 2026?
The spring school break in Croatia runs March 30, 2026 – April 6, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Croatia 2026?
The summer school break in Croatia runs June 15, 2026 – September 1, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Croatia. See the source link below for the official publication.

School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.