All Saints' Day 2025
Date: November 1, 2025 (Saturday)
Country: Croatia Public Holidays
Description
All Saints Day in Croatia is a holiday to honor all saints and to remember people who have passed away. It is a solemn day for thinking about life, faith, and those who inspired others.
The day takes place every year on November 1. It is a fixed date, so it falls on the same day each year. Schools, many businesses, and official offices are closed as the nation observes the day.
All Saints Day is especially significant in Croatia because the country has deep Catholic roots. The day connects religious belief with national culture, and it highlights values like memory, gratitude, and respect for the past.
For many Croatians this holiday is a time of quiet reflection and family togetherness. It helps people feel connected across generations and across different parts of the country.
As a public holiday it shapes the national calendar. Its long history and religious meaning make it one of Croatia's most important annual observances.
Traditions
On All Saints Day in Croatia families visit cemeteries to clean and decorate graves. They bring fresh flowers, often chrysanthemums, and place wreaths. People sweep paths and tidy headstones so the place looks cared for and neat.
In the evening many light candles and lanterns. Cemeteries glow with thousands of small lights. People stand together, pray quietly, or sing simple hymns. In some towns there are church services and short processions near the graveyards.
After visits families sometimes share a small meal near home. They may eat simple homemade bread, cakes, cookies, and drink coffee or wine. The day feels calm and reflective, and people spend time remembering loved ones.
Travel Tips
Many shops, museums, and public offices close or have shorter hours. Expect heavy traffic and crowded roads late on October 31 and all day November 1. Cemeteries fill up and parking is limited. Check transport timetables for changes.
Visit markets or events earlier in the day. Join public gatherings respectfully and keep quiet at cemeteries. Use public transport or park in garages, plan extra travel time, carry water and a charged phone, and follow local signs and police directions for safety.