Public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina
New Year's Day
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Bosnia and Herzegovina public holidays 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2026 and 11 more that apply in some regions only.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day Nova Godina | Nationwide |
| 2 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day Nova Godina | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan | Tue | Christmas Eve (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce) | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce) | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 1 Mar | Sun | Independence day Dan nezavisnosti Bosne i Hercegovine | Some regions: BA-BIH |
| 10 Apr | Fri | Good Friday Veliki petak | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 12 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday Vaskrs (Uskrs) | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 13 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 1 May | Fri | May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada | Nationwide |
| 2 May | Sat | May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada | Nationwide |
| 9 May | Sat | Victory Day over fascism Dan pobjede nad fašizmom | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 21 Nov | Sat | Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 25 Nov | Wed | Statehood Day Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine | Some regions: BA-BIH |
| 24 Dec | Thu | Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike) | Some regions: BA-BIH |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike) | Some regions: BA-BIH |
Long weekends in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 2 January 2026: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 1 May 2026: May Day / International Workers' Day (Friday to Sunday)
Bosnia and Herzegovina public holidays 2027
Bosnia and Herzegovina has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2027 and 11 more that apply in some regions only.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day Nova Godina | Nationwide |
| 2 Jan | Sat | New Year's Day Nova Godina | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan | Wed | Christmas Eve (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce) | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 7 Jan | Thu | Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce) | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 1 Mar | Mon | Independence day Dan nezavisnosti Bosne i Hercegovine | Some regions: BA-BIH |
| 30 Apr | Fri | Good Friday Veliki petak | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 1 May | Sat | May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada | Nationwide |
| 2 May | Sun | May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada | Nationwide |
| 2 May | Sun | Easter Sunday Vaskrs (Uskrs) | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 3 May | Mon | Easter Monday Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 9 May | Sun | Victory Day over fascism Dan pobjede nad fašizmom | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 21 Nov | Sun | Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH | Some regions: BA-SRP |
| 25 Nov | Thu | Statehood Day Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine | Some regions: BA-BIH |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike) | Some regions: BA-BIH |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike) | Some regions: BA-BIH |
Long weekends in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
Bosnia and Herzegovina public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1); New Year's Day (2)
- May: May Day / International Workers' Day (1); May Day / International Workers' Day (2)
No nationwide public holidays in February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is May Day / International Workers' Day on Saturday, 2 May 2026. January is the busiest month, with 2 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 3 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina
This page lists the public holidays of Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Bosnia and Herzegovina is Europe/Sarajevo, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Bosnia and Herzegovina have in 2026?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2026 and 11 more that apply in some regions only. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The next nationwide public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, 1 January 2027. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It works out the date in Bosnia and Herzegovina's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina fall on a weekend in 2026?
May Day / International Workers' Day (Saturday, 2 May 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026?
Yes. 2 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: New Year's Day (Friday, 2 January 2026); May Day / International Workers' Day (Friday, 1 May 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
January has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 2 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Not entirely. 11 holidays in the list apply only in some regions and are marked that way in the table. The rest apply nationwide.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.