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

The second New Year holiday extends the winter break, making it a popular time for travel to ski resorts like Jahorina or family visits in the countryside.

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

Orthodox Christmas Day is widely celebrated in Republika Srpska with church liturgies, traditional meals, and family gatherings.

Republic Day is a public holiday in Republika Srpska, observed with ceremonies and cultural events.

Orthodox New Year (Serbian New Year) is celebrated with smaller gatherings, concerts, and family meals, continuing the winter festivities.

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

Ramadan Bajram (Eid al‑Fitr) is celebrated with morning prayers, family visits, and festive meals. It is one of the most important Islamic holidays in the Federation.

Catholic Easter Sunday is celebrated with church services, family lunches, and traditional pastries, especially in Croat communities.

Catholic Easter Monday extends the celebrations with relaxed family visits and a festive holiday atmosphere.

Orthodox Good Friday is a solemn day of church services and quiet reflection, observed in Orthodox communities.

Orthodox Easter Sunday is the most important Orthodox holiday, marked by midnight liturgies, candlelight, and celebratory meals.

Orthodox Easter Monday extends the celebrations with relaxed family visits and continued holiday meals.

Labour Day is widely marked by picnics, barbecues, and trips outdoors. Parks and riversides fill with families enjoying the spring weather.

The second Labour Day holiday creates a long weekend, often used for short trips or extended family gatherings.

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

Kurban Bajram (Eid al‑Adha) is observed with prayers, family gatherings, and charitable giving. It is an important holiday for Muslim communities.

St. Vitus’ Day (Vidovdan) is a significant historical and religious date for Serb communities, marked by church services and remembrance.

All Saints’ Day is a time to visit cemeteries and remember loved ones. Families bring flowers and candles, creating a reflective mood.

Dayton Agreement Day marks the 1995 peace agreement ending the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is observed in Republika Srpska with official ceremonies.

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

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