The month of February, Veljača in Croatian, may be too cold to lay on the beach, but don't fret, there is plenty of other fun to be had! Carnival, festivals and expos fill the calendar. Get all the details below!
Carnival, Karnival or Maškara
The carnival festivities continue through February in Croatia and end the day before Ash Wednesday, which sometimes takes place this month, but depending on the calendar may take place in March. In Croatia, it is more common to see it spelled Karnival or called Maškare, which translates to masquerade. Every weekend throughout the country's cities, towns and villages celebrations proceed with parades, live music, dance and theatre performances, delicious food and drink. The city of Rijeka on the north coast holds one of the largest carnival parades in the world! The Children's Carnival Parade this year takes place February 15th, 2025 and the International Carnival Parade is late this year and takes place March 2nd, 2025.
For more information on the city of Rijeka, check out or Travel Guide.
February 3rd - Festival or Feast of Saint Blaise (Sveti Vlaho)
If you are traveling to the southern part of the country this time of year at the beginning of the month in the city of Dubrovnik you can experience a festival that has been celebrated since the year 972. Saint Blaise is the patron saint of Dubrovnik. Also known as the City of Dubrovnik Day, where a host of ceremonies, concerts, exhibitions, theatre performances and other events are held for the next several days.
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Every year this expo is an international business, crafts and agriculture fair that takes place in the city of Virovitica, located east from the capital of Zagreb. This year it takes place February 16th to 18th. Hundreds of exhibitors from at least 29 countries are featured at the expo.
If you are near the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, toward the end of the month, tour this grand boat exhibition taking place this year February 14th to 18th, 2025. One of the largest displays of boats in the region presenting international manufacturers of boats, yachts, sailing boats, jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, marine engines as well as clothes and footwear, equipment and accessories for diving, fishing, sailing and other water sports.
Looking for ideas where to take your new boat?
Read our Day Trip to Krk, Cres & Lošinj Islands or sail over to Crikvenica
& check out Our Favorite Places to visit there.
Croatia in February may be the shortest month of the year, but will keep you immersed with a full calendar of experiences to discover while you are on vacation. If none of these events interest you, good food and wine is always an option to keep you warm.
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