Public holiday in Croatia
All Saints' Day in Croatia
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
All Saints' Day is a nationwide public holiday in Croatia on 1 November. It is a day for remembering the dead, especially through visits to cemeteries and prayer.
About All Saints' Day in Croatia
In Croatia, All Saints' Day is observed across the country as a public holiday and is closely associated with remembrance of deceased family members and other loved ones. The day has a quiet, reflective character, and many people use it to visit graves and attend religious services. It is followed the next day by All Souls' Day, which reinforces the focus on prayer and remembrance around the start of November.
Traditions
A common custom in Croatia is to bring flowers and candles to graves, especially chrysanthemums and grave lights that are lit and left burning at cemeteries. Families often gather at burial sites to clean tombstones, place decorations and pray for the dead.
How All Saints' Day is celebrated in Croatia
Cemeteries across Croatia are usually busier than on an ordinary day, with many people arriving before or on the holiday itself to pay their respects. Churches also hold Masses for All Saints' Day, and the day is generally observed in a subdued, memorial atmosphere rather than as a festive occasion.
Interesting facts
The holiday falls in the same period as All Souls' Day on 2 November, so remembrance customs often extend over two days. In Croatia, the date is nationally observed as a public holiday.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Nov 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.