The City of Split will mark the Statehood Day of the Republic of Croatia and the Croatian Veterans Day of the City of Split with a special two-day programme of commemorative, cultural, and ceremonial events on 29 and 30 May 2026.

The programme begins on Friday, May 29, with wreath-laying ceremonies at several locations across the city, including the Lovrinac City Cemetery, Veterans’ Park and People’s Square (Pjaca). In the evening, a Holy Mass will be held at the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, followed by a concert featuring soloists, choir and orchestra of the Croatian National Theatre Split at Gajo Bulat Square.

The Saturday programme, May 30, offers activities for citizens and visitors alike, including public tours of Croatian Coast Guard vessels at the West Coast waterfront, a promenade concert by the brass band HGD “Stjepan Radić” accompanied by the Split Majorettes, and an evening fireworks display from St. Nicholas Pier.

Programme Highlights:

Friday, May 29, 2026

9:00 – Wreath-laying ceremony at Lovrinac City Cemetery

10:00 – Flower-laying ceremony at Veterans’ Park

10:45 – Wreath-laying ceremony at People’s Square (Pjaca)

19:00 – Holy Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Domnius

21:00 – Concert by soloists, choir and orchestra of the Croatian National Theatre Split at Gajo Bulat Square

Saturday, May 30, 2026

10:00 – 17:00 – Public tours of Croatian Coast Guard vessels at the West Coast waterfront

11:00 – Promenade concert by HGD “Stjepan Radić” brass band accompanied by the Split Majorettes

21:15 – Fireworks display from St. Nicholas Pier