Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders is a public holiday in Croatia, observed on August 5, 2026. It is locally known as Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayVictory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders
Local NameDan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja
DateAugust 5, 2026
CountryHR flag Croatia
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders in Croatia?
Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders falls on August 5, 2026 in Croatia.
Is Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders a public holiday?
Yes, Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders is an official public holiday in Croatia. It is observed nationwide.
What is Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders called locally?
In Croatia, Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders is known as "Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja".

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