National Croatian Wine Day

National Croatian Wine Day is an officially registered wine holiday in the U.S. celebrating Croatia’s rich wine heritage and independence, observed annually on June 25th.

Quick Facts

When is it?: June 25th annually
Tagged as: Wine Holiday, Cultural Celebration
What’s the hashtag?: #NationalCroatianWineDay
When was it founded?: 2020
Who founded it?: Anna M. Viducic, founder of Aroma Wine Co.

History of National Croatian Wine Day

The holiday was established to celebrate Croatia’s independence and showcase its 2,500-year-old wine heritage. Anna M. Viducic, born into a Croatian family and raised in Paris, created this day to promote Croatian wines globally. Her experience working in family vineyards and deep connection to Croatian wine culture inspired this initiative.

Timeline

1945: Croatia becomes part of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
1991: Croatia declares independence
2020: National Croatian Wine Day established
2020: Officially registered as U.S. wine holiday

Dates by Next Year

Year	Date	Day
2025	June 25	Wednesday
2026	June 25	Thursday
2027	June 25	Friday
2028	June 25	Sunday
2029	June 25	Monday

How It’s Observed

The day is celebrated through wine tastings, masterclasses, and cultural events. People wear Croatian colors (red, white, and blue), share Croatian wines with friends, and participate in virtual wine tasting sessions.

Fun Facts About Croatian Wine

Croatia has approximately 120 indigenous grape varieties
Four main wine regions: Croatian Uplands, Dalmatia, Istria and Kvarner, and Slavonia
Wine history dates back 2,500 years
Croatian wine exports reached $14.3 million in 2021

Quiz

When did Croatia declare independence?
How many indigenous grape varieties does Croatia have?
Who founded National Croatian Wine Day?
-(Answers: 1991, 120, Anna M. Viducic)

FAQs

Q: Is this holiday celebrated worldwide?
A: It’s officially registered in the United States

Q: Can I participate virtually?
A: Yes, through online masterclasses and virtual tastings

Importance of National Croatian Wine Day

This celebration helps promote Croatian wines internationally while honoring the country’s independence and rich viticultural heritage. It serves as a platform to showcase Croatia’s unique terroir and indigenous grape varieties.