CroatiavsSerbia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
12
Only Croatia
9
Only Serbia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Croatia has 14 nationwide public holidays and Serbia has 11, so Croatia gets 3 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including Nova Godina and Međunarodni praznik rada.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Croatia has 9 on working days (5 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Serbia (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Croatia offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Serbia offers 5 and 2. Croatia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Croatia and January in Serbia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Croatia
Serbia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Serbia
Croatia is working these days.