Statehood Day in Croatia

Croatia celebrates Statehood Day - on May 30, 1990, the first democratic, multi-party Parliament was constituted and its historic role in preserving Croatian statehood was confirmed, 35th anniversary this year.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and members of the Government will lay wreaths at the Monument to the Homeland on the occasion of Statehood Day.

On the occasion of Statehood Day Zagreb Archbishop Monsignor will lead a mass celebration in the Church of St. Mark in the Upper Town, after which Prime Minister Plenković and members of the Government will attend the changing of the guard of the Kravat Regiment.

Statehood Day will also be marked in other cities. At the Vukovar Memorial Cemetery for Victims of the Homeland War, city representatives will pay tribute to the fallen by laying wreaths and lighting candles, and a Holy Mass for the Homeland will be celebrated in the Church of St. Philip and James.

On the occasion of the celebration of the Croatian Army Day, the Croatian Land Forces Day and the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Croatian Army, a festive and attractive program will be held in Zagreb on 28 and 30 May 2026. On Saturday, the Croatian Armed Forces Symphony Orchestra and the Honorary Protection Battalion will perform at Ban Josip Jelačić Square, and an exhibition of weapons, combat and non-combat techniques and equipment awaits citizens on Jarun. The Croatian Army Day will receive a particularly attractive edition there through displays of capabilities on water, land and in the air. The real spectacle is in the air, the flight program of the Croatian Air Force. Guests from partner countries, including Austria, Italy, Hungary, the United States of America and Slovenia, will also participate in the program.

The celebration of Statehood Day will end with a gala concert at the Croatian National Theatre.

Statehood Day is celebrated in cities across Croatia.