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Western Herzegovina Public Holidays 2026

Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

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Best break this yearMonday, January 5, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

New Year's Day + 2nd day of the New Year + 2 more

Thu, Jan 1 → Wed, Jan 7

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 7 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

20 of the 22 2026 holidays have already passed.

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January 20265 holidays
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  • Thu
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    Novogodisnji dan (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

  • Fri
    02

    Drugi dan Nove Godine (2nd day of the New Year)

    Friday, January 2, 2026

  • Tue
    06

    Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja (Epiphany)

    Tuesday, January 6, 2026

  • Wed
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    Pravoslavni Božić (Orthodox Christmas)

    Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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    Pravoslavni novogodišnji dan (Orthodox New Year)

    Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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      Dan nezavisnosti (Independence Day)

      Sunday, March 1, 2026

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      Ramazanski bajram (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))

      Friday, March 20, 2026

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      Vaskrs (Easter Sunday)

      Sunday, April 5, 2026

    • Mon
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      Uskrsni ponedjeljak (Easter Monday)

      Monday, April 6, 2026

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      Pravoslavni Vaskrs (Orthodox Easter)

      Sunday, April 12, 2026

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      Radni dan (Labour Day)

      Friday, May 1, 2026

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      Drugi dan Dana rada (2nd day of the Labour Day)

      Saturday, May 2, 2026

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      Kurbanski bajram (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))

      Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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      Tijelovo (Corpus Christi)

      Thursday, June 4, 2026

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      Nova hidžretska godina (Islamic New Year)

      Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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        Velika Gospa (Assumption)

        Saturday, August 15, 2026

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        Mevlud (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid))

        Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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        Velika Gospa (Assumption)

        Friday, August 28, 2026

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            Dita e të gjithë Shenjtorëve (All Saints' Day)

            Sunday, November 1, 2026

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            Dušni dan (All Souls' Day)

            Monday, November 2, 2026

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            Božić (Christmas Day)

            Friday, December 25, 2026

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            Svetog Stjepana (Boxing Day)

            Saturday, December 26, 2026

          About Public Holidays in Western Herzegovina

          Public holidays in Western Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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.

          All Public Holidays in Western Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2026ThursdayNovogodisnji dan (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
          January 2, 2026FridayDrugi dan Nove Godine (2nd day of the New Year)Public Holiday
          January 6, 2026TuesdayBogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja (Epiphany)Public Holiday
          January 7, 2026WednesdayPravoslavni Božić (Orthodox Christmas)Public Holiday
          January 14, 2026WednesdayPravoslavni novogodišnji dan (Orthodox New Year)Public Holiday
          March 1, 2026SundayDan nezavisnosti (Independence Day)Public Holiday
          March 20, 2026FridayRamazanski bajram (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))Public Holiday
          April 5, 2026SundayVaskrs (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
          April 6, 2026MondayUskrsni ponedjeljak (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
          April 12, 2026SundayPravoslavni Vaskrs (Orthodox Easter)Public Holiday
          May 1, 2026FridayRadni dan (Labour Day)Public Holiday
          May 2, 2026SaturdayDrugi dan Dana rada (2nd day of the Labour Day)Public Holiday
          May 27, 2026WednesdayKurbanski bajram (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))Public Holiday
          June 4, 2026ThursdayTijelovo (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
          June 16, 2026TuesdayNova hidžretska godina (Islamic New Year)Public Holiday
          August 15, 2026SaturdayVelika Gospa (Assumption)Public Holiday
          August 25, 2026TuesdayMevlud (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid))Public Holiday
          August 28, 2026FridayVelika Gospa (Assumption)Public Holiday
          November 1, 2026SundayDita e të gjithë Shenjtorëve (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
          November 2, 2026MondayDušni dan (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
          December 25, 2026FridayBožić (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
          December 26, 2026SaturdaySvetog Stjepana (Boxing Day)Public Holiday

          All Public Holidays in Western Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2027

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2027FridayNovogodisnji dan (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
          January 2, 2027SaturdayDrugi dan Nove Godine (2nd day of the New Year)Public Holiday
          January 6, 2027WednesdayBogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja (Epiphany)Public Holiday
          January 7, 2027ThursdayPravoslavni Božić (Orthodox Christmas)Public Holiday
          January 14, 2027ThursdayPravoslavni novogodišnji dan (Orthodox New Year)Public Holiday
          March 1, 2027MondayDan nezavisnosti (Independence Day)Public Holiday
          March 9, 2027TuesdayRamazanski bajram (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))Public Holiday
          March 28, 2027SundayVaskrs (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
          March 29, 2027MondayUskrsni ponedjeljak (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
          May 1, 2027SaturdayRadni dan (Labour Day)Public Holiday
          May 2, 2027SundayPravoslavni Vaskrs (Orthodox Easter)Public Holiday
          May 2, 2027SundayDrugi dan Dana rada (2nd day of the Labour Day)Public Holiday
          May 3, 2027MondayDrugi dan Dana rada (zamjena dan) (2nd day of the Labour Day (substitute day))Public Holiday
          May 16, 2027SundayKurbanski bajram (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))Public Holiday
          May 27, 2027ThursdayTijelovo (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
          June 6, 2027SundayNova hidžretska godina (Islamic New Year)Public Holiday
          August 14, 2027SaturdayMevlud (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid))Public Holiday
          August 15, 2027SundayVelika Gospa (Assumption)Public Holiday
          August 28, 2027SaturdayVelika Gospa (Assumption)Public Holiday
          November 1, 2027MondayDita e të gjithë Shenjtorëve (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
          November 2, 2027TuesdayDušni dan (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
          December 25, 2027SaturdayBožić (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
          December 26, 2027SundaySvetog Stjepana (Boxing Day)Public Holiday

          Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

          Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

          Western Herzegovina Holidays Explained

          Novogodisnji dan (New Year's Day) · January 1

          The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

          Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja (Epiphany) · January 6

          Celebrated on January 6, marking the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.

          Ramazanski bajram (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)) · March 20

          Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with prayers, family visits and festive meals. Its date follows the Islamic lunar calendar, so it moves about 11 days earlier each year.

          Uskrsni ponedjeljak (Easter Monday) · April 6

          The day after Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

          Radni dan (Labour Day) · May 1

          A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

          Kurbanski bajram (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)) · May 27

          Eid al-Adha honors Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and falls during the Hajj pilgrimage. Its date follows the Islamic lunar calendar, so it moves about 11 days earlier each year.

          Tijelovo (Corpus Christi) · June 4

          A Catholic feast honoring the Eucharist, held on the Thursday 60 days after Easter.

          Nova hidžretska godina (Islamic New Year) · June 16

          The first day of Muharram, the start of the Islamic lunar year.

          Mevlud (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)) · August 25

          Mawlid marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad and follows the Islamic lunar calendar.

          Dita e të gjithë Shenjtorëve (All Saints' Day) · November 1

          A Christian feast on November 1 honoring all saints, often marked by visiting and decorating family graves.

          Božić (Christmas Day) · December 25

          Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

          Svetog Stjepana (Boxing Day) · December 26

          The day after Christmas. Its name is usually traced to the old custom of giving "Christmas boxes" to staff and tradespeople; today it is known for sports fixtures and sales.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          How many public holidays are there in Western Herzegovina?

          Western Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina has 22 public holidays in 2026, 9 more than the global average of 13.

          Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Western Herzegovina in 2026?

          5 public holidays fall on a weekend in Western Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026: Independence Day (Sunday, March 1), 2nd day of the Labour Day (Saturday, May 2), Assumption (Saturday, August 15), All Saints' Day (Sunday, November 1), Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). Western Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

          Does Western Herzegovina give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

          Only partly — Western Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina moves a public holiday to the next working day when it falls on a Sunday, but not when it falls on a Saturday.

          What is the longest break possible in Western Herzegovina in 2026?

          With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Western Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026 is 11 consecutive days off, January 1–January 11, by booking 3 days of leave.

          When is the next public holiday in Western Herzegovina?

          The next public holiday in Western Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina is Božić (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

          Which holidays in Western Herzegovina change date each year?

          Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Corpus Christi, Orthodox New Year, Orthodox Easter, Assumption, Orthodox Christmas, Islamic New Year, Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid), Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) do not fall on the same date every year in Western Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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