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2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Bosnia and Herzegovina, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

15

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

January

4 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH

148 days away

About Bosnia and Herzegovina holidays in 2026

In 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina observes a variety of public holidays, including religious celebrations and national commemorations. The year begins with the observance of New Year's Day and Orthodox Christmas, followed by Independence Day in March. Spring brings significant holidays such as Good Friday, Easter, and International Workers' Day, along with Victory Day over fascism. The latter part of the year includes the Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH and Statehood Day in November, concluding with Roman Catholic Christmas celebrations in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 2, 2026FridayNew Year's Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayChristmas Eve (Orthodox)
January 7, 2026WednesdayChristmas Day (Orthodox)
March 1, 2026SundayIndependence day
April 10, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 12, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 13, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day / International Workers' Day
May 2, 2026SaturdayMay Day / International Workers' Day
May 9, 2026SaturdayVictory Day over fascism
November 21, 2026SaturdayDay of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH
November 25, 2026WednesdayStatehood Day
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve (Roman Catholic)
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day (Roman Catholic)

Planning around Bosnia and Herzegovina holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed by different religious communities, with dates varying.
  • Some holidays are observed over multiple consecutive days.
  • Check the specific year for any potential changes to holiday dates.
  • Note that some holidays fall on weekdays, while others may occur on weekends.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026 shows a concentration of observances in the first half of the year, particularly in January, April, and May. This period includes major religious festivals and national days.

The middle of the year, from June to October, is notably quiet with no public holidays listed. This creates a distinct lull in national observances.

The year concludes with a cluster of holidays in November and December, including significant national commemorations and the Roman Catholic Christmas.

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