Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| New Year's (Day 2) | Bosnia and Herzegovina January 2 2026, Friday |
National |
| Orthodox Christmas Eve | Bosnia and Herzegovina January 6 2026, Tuesday |
Optional |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina January 7 2026, Wednesday |
Optional |
| Day of the Republika Srpska | Bosnia and Herzegovina - Republika Srpska January 9 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Orthodox New Year | Bosnia and Herzegovina - Republika Srpska January 14 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday, Orthodox |
| Valentine's Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Independence Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina - Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina March 1 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Mothers' Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina March 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Brčko District Establishment Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina - Brčko District March 8 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Bosnia and Herzegovina March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| End of Ramadan | Bosnia and Herzegovina March 20 2026, Friday |
Optional |
| Good Friday | Bosnia and Herzegovina April 3 2026, Friday |
Optional |
| Holy Saturday | Bosnia and Herzegovina April 4 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Bosnia and Herzegovina April 5 2026, Sunday |
Optional |
| Easter Monday | Bosnia and Herzegovina April 6 2026, Monday |
Optional |
| Orthodox Good Friday | Bosnia and Herzegovina April 10 2026, Friday |
Optional |
| Orthodox Holy Saturday | Bosnia and Herzegovina April 11 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Orthodox Easter Sunday | Bosnia and Herzegovina April 12 2026, Sunday |
Optional |
| Orthodox Easter Monday | Bosnia and Herzegovina April 13 2026, Monday |
Optional |
| Labor Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Labor Day (Day 2) | Bosnia and Herzegovina May 2 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Victory Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina - Republika Srpska May 9 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Feast of the Sacrifice | Bosnia and Herzegovina May 27 2026, Wednesday |
Optional |
| Fathers' Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Bosnia and Herzegovina June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| September Equinox | Bosnia and Herzegovina September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Halloween | Bosnia and Herzegovina October 31 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| All Saints' Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina - Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina November 1 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Dayton Peace Agreement Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina - Republika Srpska November 21 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Statehood Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina - Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina November 25 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| December Solstice | Bosnia and Herzegovina December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Bosnia and Herzegovina - Republika Srpska, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina December 24 2026, Thursday |
Optional |
| Christmas Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina - Republika Srpska December 25 2026, Friday |
Optional |
| New Year's Eve | Bosnia and Herzegovina December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
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