Bosnia & Herzegovina Public Holidays 2026
Bosnia & Herzegovina observes 21 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | 2nd day of the New Year | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Public |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas | Public |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Orthodox New Year | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 2 | Saturday | 2nd day of the Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Assumption | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Public holidays in Bosnia & Herzegovina are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Bosnia & Herzegovina have in 2026?
- Bosnia & Herzegovina has 21 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
- The next public holiday in Bosnia & Herzegovina is Assumption on August 15, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Bosnia & Herzegovina close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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