Bosnia and Herzegovina Public Holidays 2026

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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                        About Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina

                        Public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

                        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

                        Working Days and Business Closures

                        On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

                        Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

                        All Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2026ThursdayNovogodisnji danPublic Holiday
                        January 2, 2026FridayDrugi dan Nove GodinePublic Holiday
                        January 6, 2026TuesdayBogojavljenje, Sveta tri kraljaPublic Holiday
                        January 7, 2026WednesdayPravoslavni BožićPublic Holiday
                        January 14, 2026WednesdayPravoslavni novogodišnji danPublic Holiday
                        March 20, 2026FridayRamazanski bajramPublic Holiday
                        April 5, 2026SundayVaskrsPublic Holiday
                        April 6, 2026MondayUskrsni ponedjeljakPublic Holiday
                        April 12, 2026SundayPravoslavni VaskrsPublic Holiday
                        May 1, 2026FridayRadni danPublic Holiday
                        May 2, 2026SaturdayDrugi dan Dana radaPublic Holiday
                        May 27, 2026WednesdayKurbanski bajramPublic Holiday
                        June 4, 2026ThursdayTijelovoPublic Holiday
                        June 16, 2026TuesdayNova hidžretska godinaPublic Holiday
                        August 15, 2026SaturdayVelika GospaPublic Holiday
                        August 25, 2026TuesdayMevludPublic Holiday
                        August 28, 2026FridayVelika GospaPublic Holiday
                        November 1, 2026SundayDita e të gjithë ShenjtorëvePublic Holiday
                        November 2, 2026MondayDušni danPublic Holiday
                        December 25, 2026FridayBožićPublic Holiday
                        December 26, 2026SaturdaySvetog StjepanaPublic Holiday
                        Show 2027 public holidays

                        All Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2027

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2027FridayNovogodisnji danPublic Holiday
                        January 2, 2027SaturdayDrugi dan Nove GodinePublic Holiday
                        January 6, 2027WednesdayBogojavljenje, Sveta tri kraljaPublic Holiday
                        January 7, 2027ThursdayPravoslavni BožićPublic Holiday
                        January 14, 2027ThursdayPravoslavni novogodišnji danPublic Holiday
                        March 9, 2027TuesdayRamazanski bajramPublic Holiday
                        March 28, 2027SundayVaskrsPublic Holiday
                        March 29, 2027MondayUskrsni ponedjeljakPublic Holiday
                        May 1, 2027SaturdayRadni danPublic Holiday
                        May 2, 2027SundayPravoslavni VaskrsPublic Holiday
                        May 2, 2027SundayDrugi dan Dana radaPublic Holiday
                        May 3, 2027MondayDrugi dan Dana rada (zamjena dan)Public Holiday
                        May 16, 2027SundayKurbanski bajramPublic Holiday
                        May 27, 2027ThursdayTijelovoPublic Holiday
                        June 6, 2027SundayNova hidžretska godinaPublic Holiday
                        August 14, 2027SaturdayMevludPublic Holiday
                        August 15, 2027SundayVelika GospaPublic Holiday
                        August 28, 2027SaturdayVelika GospaPublic Holiday
                        November 1, 2027MondayDita e të gjithë ShenjtorëvePublic Holiday
                        November 2, 2027TuesdayDušni danPublic Holiday
                        December 25, 2027SaturdayBožićPublic Holiday
                        December 26, 2027SundaySvetog StjepanaPublic Holiday

                        Frequently Asked Questions

                        How many public holidays are there in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

                        The number of public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

                        Do businesses close on public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

                        Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

                        Are public holidays the same every year?

                        Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

                        How can I take fewer PTO days but get more time off in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

                        Use the "Best Time to Take PTO / Vacation" section on this page. It automatically finds the public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina that fall closest to a weekend and tells you exactly how many PTO or vacation days to book to turn them into the longest possible consecutive break.

                        What is the "Smart Time Off" feature?

                        Smart Time Off highlights the single best upcoming opportunity to bridge a public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a weekend using the fewest PTO or vacation days, so you can plan ahead for the biggest break with the least time taken off work.

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