Bosnia and Herzegovina School Holidays (2026)

School holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina include winter and summer breaks. The school year begins on the first Monday of September. Generally, school holiday breaks vary from school to school. They are set by the Federal Ministry of Education and Science.

Summer holidays start at the beginning or middle of June, with a three to four week break during winter which usually begins on December 31st. Generally, there are no Christmas or Easter breaks, but students who observe these holidays have permission to miss school on the corresponding dates for these holidays.

For more updated information, please visit individual websites for schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

When are school holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

What are the other holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1st to mark the beginning of a new year based on the Gregorian calendar. This day is observed precisely one week after Christmas.

Labor Day
Labor Day, also referred to as May Day is observed on May 1st in celebration of the achievements of the labor movements of 1886 which led to the introduction of an 8-hour work day.

Victory Day
Victory Day is celebrated on May 9th to mark the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the conclusion of the Second World War. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, this is a regional holiday that is observed in commemoration of those who sacrificed their lives in the achievement of victory.

Independence Day
Independence Day is a provincial holiday observed on March 1st in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This day commemorates the achievement of independence in 1992 from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. This day followed the declaration of sovereignty which took place the previous year on October 15th.

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