Bosnia and Herzegovina Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina year 2026
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's (Day 2) (02 Jan) : New Year's (Day 2) is a public holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Orthodox Christmas Eve (06 Jan) : Orthodox Christmas Eve is a optional holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Orthodox Christmas Day (07 Jan) : Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ’s birth, according to the Christian Bible.
Day of the Republika Srpska (09 Jan) : Day of the Republika Srpska is a local holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Orthodox New Year (14 Jan) : The Orthodox New Year, based on the Julian calendar, is annually held on January 14, according to the Gregorian calendar.
Valentine's Day (14 Feb) : February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Ramadan Start (18 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Independence Day (01 Mar) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Mothers' Day (08 Mar) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Brčko District Establishment Day (08 Mar) : Brčko District Establishment Day is a local holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
End of Ramadan (20 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Sarajevo)
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday (04 Apr) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Orthodox Good Friday (10 Apr) : Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Orthodox Holy Saturday (11 Apr) : The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide.
Orthodox Easter Sunday (12 Apr) : Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Orthodox Easter Monday (13 Apr) : Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Labor Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day (Day 2) (02 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Victory Day (09 May) : Victory Day is a local holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Victory Day (09 May) : Victory Day is a working holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Feast of the Sacrifice (27 May) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Fathers' Day (21 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Sarajevo)
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Sarajevo)
Halloween (31 Oct) : Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
All Saints' Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Dayton Peace Agreement Day (21 Nov) : Dayton Peace Agreement Day is a local holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Statehood Day (25 Nov) : Statehood Day is a local holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Sarajevo)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.