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Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2020

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    Nova GodinaPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 3, Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–88-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Nova GodinaPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 3, Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–88-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Božić (za pravoslavce)Public holiday

    Christmas Eve (Orthodox)

    Regional
    Observed in Regions: SRP

    Take Jan 3, Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–88-day weekend
  • Jan
    7

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    Božić (za pravoslavce)Public holiday

    Christmas Day (Orthodox)

    Regional
    Observed in Regions: SRP

    Take Jan 3, Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–88-day weekend
  • Mar
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    Dan nezavisnosti Bosne i HercegovinePublic holidayWeekend

    Independence day

    Regional
    Observed in Regions: BIH

    Take Mar 2 off

    Days off: Feb 29–Mar 23-day weekend
  • Apr
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    Veliki petakPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Regional
    Observed in Regions: SRP

    Take Apr 16, Apr 21 off

    Days off: Apr 16–216-day weekend
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    Vaskrs (Uskrs)Public holidayWeekend

    Easter Sunday

    Regional
    Observed in Regions: SRP

    Take Apr 16, Apr 21 off

    Days off: Apr 16–216-day weekend
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    Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljakPublic holiday

    Easter Monday

    Regional
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    Take Apr 16, Apr 21 off

    Days off: Apr 16–216-day weekend
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    Praznik radaPublic holiday

    May Day / International Workers' Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 30, May 4 off

    Days off: Apr 30–May 45-day weekend
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    Praznik radaPublic holidayWeekend

    May Day / International Workers' Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 30, May 4 off

    Days off: Apr 30–May 45-day weekend
  • May
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    Dan pobjede nad fašizmomPublic holidayWeekend

    Victory Day over fascism

    Regional
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    Take May 8 off

    Days off: May 8–103-day weekend
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    Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiHPublic holidayWeekend

    Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH

    Regional
    Observed in Regions: SRP

    Take Nov 20, Nov 23, Nov 24 off

    Days off: Nov 20–256-day weekend
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    Dan državnosti Bosne i HercegovinePublic holiday

    Statehood Day

    Regional
    Observed in Regions: BIH
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    Božić (za rimokatolike)Public holiday

    Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic)

    Regional
    Observed in Regions: BIH

    Take Dec 23 off

    Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
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    Božić (za rimokatolike)Public holiday

    Christmas Day (Roman Catholic)

    Regional
    Observed in Regions: BIH

    Take Dec 23 off

    Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend

Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nova Godina

1–2 Jan 2020

New Year’s Day is celebrated across Bosnia and Herzegovina with family visits and a slow, festive morning after fireworks and late‑night gatherings.

Božić (za pravoslavce)

6–7 Jan 2020

Orthodox Christmas Eve is marked with church services and family dinners, setting the tone for the Christmas celebrations to follow.

Dan nezavisnosti Bosne i Hercegovine

1 Mar 2020

Independence Day is a public holiday in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is marked with official ceremonies and national flags.

Veliki petak

17 Apr 2020

This is a public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Vaskrs (Uskrs)

19 Apr 2020

This is a public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak

20 Apr 2020

This is a public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Praznik rada

1–2 May 2020

This is a public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Dan pobjede nad fašizmom

9 May 2020

Victory Day on May 9 commemorates the end of World War II and is observed in Republika Srpska with memorial ceremonies.

Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH

21 Nov 2020

This is a public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine

25 Nov 2020

Statehood Day is observed in the Federation with official ceremonies and events highlighting the modern history of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Božić (za rimokatolike)

24–25 Dec 2020

Catholic Christmas Day is celebrated with Mass, family meals, and festive traditions, especially in Croat-majority areas.

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