Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in South-Eastern Europe, located between Serbia, Croatia, and Montenegro. The country traces its origins back to the Neolithic era between the 6th and 9th centuries, and consists of a rich cultural, social, and political history. Bosnia and Herzegovina is famous for its remarkable natural environment and cultural heritage, which makes it a major tourist destination.
Public and national holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina consist of both religious and public holidays observed across the various political divisions of the country, and are determined by the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
| Dates | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 – 2 | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas Eve |
| Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas |
| Jan 14 | Orthodox New Year’s Day |
| Mar 1 | Independence Day |
| Apr 5 | Easter (Catholic) |
| Apr 6 | Easter Monday (Catholic) |
| Apr 10 | Good Friday (Catholic) |
| Apr 10 | Orthodox Good Friday |
| Apr 12 | Orthodox Easter Day |
| Apr 13 | Orthodox Easter Monday |
| May 1 – 2 | Labor Day |
| May 9 | Victory Day |
| Jun 16 | Hijri New Year |
| Nov 1 | All Saints’ Day |
| Nov 21 | Dayton Agreement Day |
| Nov 25 | Statehood Day |
| Dec 25 | Christmas |
New Year’s Day
This day is observed on January 1st to mark the beginning of a new year, according to the Gregorian calendar. These celebrations extend to January 2nd. However, Orthodox New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 14th based on the Julian calendar, while the Hijri New Year is celebrated on Jul 19th.
Orthodox Christmas Eve
Orthodox Christmas Eve is observed on January 6th to mark the eve of Jesus’ birth, based on the Julian calendar.
Orthodox Christmas
This holiday is observed on January 7th in celebration of the birth of Jesus according to the Julian Calendar. This date corresponds to December 25th in the Gregorian calendar.
Independence Day
This holiday is observed on March 1st to mark Bosnia and Herzegovina’s freedom from the Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992.
Labor Day
Labor Day is observed on May 1st in celebration of the achievements of the 1886 labor movement which led to the institution of an 8-hour workday. This day is also referred to as International Workers Day or May Day.
Victory Day
Victory Day is observed on May 9th in celebration of the Soviet Victory over Nazi Germany and the conclusion of the Second World War.
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr, also referred to as the Festival of Fast-breaking, is an important religious holiday observed by Muslims to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Dayton Agreement Day
This holiday, also known as the Dayton Agreement Day, is observed on November 21st in celebration of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement in 1995 to mark the establishment of the Srpska Republika.
Statehood Day
Statehood Day marks the adoption of the resolution declaring an equal community of Serbs, Muslims, and Croats in 1943.
Christmas
Christmas is observed on December 25th to mark the birth of Jesus, according to the Gregorian calendar.
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