Croatia
Croatia guarantees 20 working days/year (Labour Code art. 77). 14 holidays. Maternity 6 months (rodiljni dopust) + parental 8 months total shared.
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Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 77Labour Code art. 77: 4 wks = 20 working days. Pro-rata accrual. Carry-over to June 30 N+1.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 20 j | 100% | ZR |
| Year 1 | Pro rata | 100% | 6 mois min |
Public holidays
14 holidays14 holidays (most EU after Slovakia/Romania). Religious + national + Dan domovinske zahvalnosti (Homeland Thanksgiving).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 siječnja | Nova godina | Tous | — |
| 6 siječnja | Bogojavljenje | Tous | Epiphany |
| Mar-Apr | Uskrs + Uskršnji ponedjeljak | Tous | Easter |
| 1 svibnja | Praznik rada | Tous | Labour Day |
| 30 svibnja | Dan državnosti | Tous | National Day |
| May-Jun | Tijelovo | Tous | Corpus Christi |
| 22 lipnja | Dan antifaš. borbe | Tous | Anti-fascism |
| 5 kolovoza | Dan domovinske zahvalnosti | Tous | Homeland Thanksgiving |
| 15 kolovoza | Velika Gospa | Tous | Assumption |
| 1 studenoga | Svi sveti | Tous | All Saints |
| 18 studenoga | Dan sjećanja | Tous | Remembrance |
| 25 prosinca | Božić | Tous | Christmas |
| 26 prosinca | Sveti Stjepan | Tous | Boxing Day |
Sick leave
HZZO 70-100%No waiting. 42 days 70% employer. Beyond HZZO 70-100% by condition.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-42 | 0 j | 70% employeur | ZR |
| Day 43+ | — | 70% HZZO | Max 1 an |
Maternity, paternity, parental
6+8 monthsRodiljni dopust 6 mos (28 days pre + 5 mos post) at 100% HZZO. Roditeljski dopust 8 mos total shared. Očinski dopust 10 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 6 mois | 100% HZZO | ZRZD |
| Paternity | 10 j | 100% HZZO | Père |
| Parental | 8 mois partage | Variable | HZZO |
Special leaves
Labour CodePlaćeni dopust: marriage 1-7 days, bereavement 3 days spouse/parent/child, birth 1-2 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 1-7 j | 100% | ZR |
| Bereavement | 3 j | 100% | ZR |
| Birth | 1-2 j | 100% | ZR |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Croatia absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Code + HZZO + 14 holidays + 6-mo rodiljni.
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