SloveniavsCroatia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
8
Days you're both off
7
Only Slovenia
6
Only Croatia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Slovenia has 15 nationwide public holidays and Croatia has 14, so Slovenia gets 1 more day off. They line up on 8 dates, including novo leto, velikonočna nedelja in ponedeljek, praznik dela and Marijino vnebovzetje.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Slovenia has 7 on working days (8 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Croatia (5 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Slovenia offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Croatia offers 4 and 3. Croatia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Slovenia and January in Croatia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Slovenia
Croatia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Croatia
Slovenia is working these days.