Public holidays · Europe · 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has 4 national public holidays in 2026, plus 11 regional holidays. 3 of them fall on a weekday and 1 on a weekend. There are 2 long weekends.
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National public holidays · #228
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Bosnia and Herzegovina public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Nova Godina | Public holiday | |
| New Year's Day | Nova Godina | Public holiday | |
| May Day / International Workers' Day | Praznik rada | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | May Day / International Workers' Day | Praznik rada | Public holiday |
| Christmas Eve (Orthodox) | Božić (za pravoslavce) | Regional holiday SRP |
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| Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Božić (za pravoslavce) | Regional holiday SRP |
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| Weekend | Independence day | Dan nezavisnosti Bosne i Hercegovine | Regional holiday BIH |
| Good Friday | Veliki petak | Regional holiday SRP |
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| Weekend | Easter Sunday | Vaskrs (Uskrs) | Regional holiday SRP |
| Easter Monday | Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak | Regional holiday SRP |
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| Weekend | Victory Day over fascism | Dan pobjede nad fašizmom | Regional holiday SRP |
| Weekend | Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH | Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH | Regional holiday SRP |
| Statehood Day | Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine | Regional holiday BIH |
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| Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic) | Božić (za rimokatolike) | Regional holiday BIH |
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| Christmas Day (Roman Catholic) | Božić (za rimokatolike) | Regional holiday BIH |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Bosnia and Herzegovina holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026
2 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
4days
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
No leave needed
3days
Fri 1 May – Sun 3 May
No leave needed
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina
4Planning a trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina
How many public holidays does Bosnia and Herzegovina have in 2026?
4 national public holidays and 11 regional ones that apply only in some regions. That ranks Bosnia and Herzegovina #228 of 235 countries by number of holidays in 2026.
How many long weekends are there in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026?
2 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave.
Which Bosnia and Herzegovina public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
May Day / International Workers' Day (Sat 2 May). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
May, with 2 national holidays: May Day / International Workers' Day and May Day / International Workers' Day.