WEEK OF CROATS ABROAD 2026

A week dedicated to global Croatian togetherness At the proposal of the Government of the Republic of Croatia, on 6 March 2026, the Croatian Parliament unanimously adopted the Decision Proclaiming the Week of Croats Abroad, which will be celebrated annually in the last week of May, in the period around the Statehood Day of the Republic of Croatia (30 May). The purpose of this event is to promote the presence of Croats living outside the Republic of Croatia in public space, to strengthen their national awareness, to foster mutual links and acquaintances, and to further develop a sense of belonging to the single, global Croatian people. The Week of Croats Abroad is dedicated to Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina, members of the Croatian national minority in European countries and the Croatian emigration around the world, which is estimated to include more than 3.2 million people. During the Week, cultural, educational, scientific and social events will be organized to present their heritage and modern-day achievements to the Croatian public. The celebration of this year's Week of Croats Abroad takes place in Zagreb and Zagreb County, the host of a session of the Council of the Government of the Republic of Croatia for Croats Abroad, which further emphasizes the institutional and social connection of the homeland with Croats outside its borders. By issuing this commemorative postage stamp, Croatian Post joins the national celebration of the newly established event, symbolically emphasizing the unbreakable connection of the Republic of Croatia with its emigrants, the Croatian national minority and Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Central State Office for Croats Abroad