Croatia (Hrvatska) : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations

cards/flowers :

Special Events : At 1:00 a.m. local times

Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day.

Catholic :

Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

Catholic or protestant : The term comes from ancient Greek and means appearance . Celebrated on the 6th January, this feast corresponds to the presentation of Child Jesus to the Magi. This is the day of Jesus' first miracle, the Wedding in Cana , and the day of his own baptism Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

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Culture : Https://visitrijeka.hr lasts one month - 2024 edition NOT confirmed

Secular holiday : St. Blaise (festa Sveti Vlaho) A 4th century Armenian martyr, he is said to have appeared to the inhabitants of Dubrovnik floating in the air in 971 in order to warn them of an imminent attack from Venice. Since 972, Saint-Blaise has been celebrated every year. in Dubrovnik only

Secular holiday : St. Blaise (festa Sveti Vlaho) A 4th century Armenian martyr, he is said to have appeared to the inhabitants of Dubrovnik floating in the air in 971 in order to warn them of an imminent attack from Venice. Since 972, Saint-Blaise has been celebrated every year. in Dubrovnik only

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Tradeshows : Lasts 5 days - www.zv.hr 2024 edition NOT confirmed

School holidays :

Culture : Not a paid holiday

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Catholic or protestant : Not a paid holiday

Special Events : At 1:00 am local times