Bosnia & Herzegovina Public Holidays 2027
Bosnia & Herzegovina observes 21 public holidays in 2027. 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 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Saturday | 2nd day of the New Year | Public |
| Jan 6 | Wednesday | Epiphany | Public |
| Jan 7 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas | Public |
| Jan 14 | Thursday | Orthodox New Year | Public |
| Mar 9 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 2 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| May 2 | Sunday | 2nd day of the Labour Day | Public |
| May 3 | Monday | 2nd day of the Labour Day (substitute day) | Public |
| May 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| May 27 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Jun 6 | Sunday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Aug 14 | Saturday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 28 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Tuesday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | 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 2027?
- Bosnia & Herzegovina has 21 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
- The next public holiday in Bosnia & Herzegovina is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
- 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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