New Year's Day
1 Jan 2027New Year’s Day is celebrated across Bosnia and Herzegovina with family visits and a slow, festive morning after fireworks and late‑night gatherings.
Total Public Holidays
21
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 248
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
137
Friday
New Year's Day
NationwideSaturday
New Year's Holiday
NationwideWednesday
Orthodox Christmas Eve
RegionalThursday
Orthodox Christmas
RegionalSaturday
Republic Day
RegionalThursday
Orthodox New Year's Day
RegionalMonday
Independence Day
RegionalWednesday
Date is tentative and subject to lunar calendar confirmation.
Ramadan Bajram
RegionalSunday
Catholic Easter Sunday
RegionalMonday
Catholic Easter Monday
RegionalFriday
Orthodox Good Friday
RegionalSaturday
Labour Day
NationwideSunday
Orthodox Easter Sunday
RegionalMonday
Labour Day Holiday
NationwideOrthodox Easter Monday
RegionalSunday
Victory Day
RegionalMonday
Date is tentative and subject to lunar calendar confirmation.
Kurban Bajram
RegionalMonday
St. Vitus' Day
RegionalMonday
All Saints' Day
RegionalSunday
Dayton Agreement Day
RegionalThursday
Statehood Day
RegionalSaturday
Catholic Christmas Day
RegionalNew 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.
Labour Day is widely marked by picnics, barbecues, and trips outdoors. Parks and riversides fill with families enjoying the spring weather.
Orthodox Easter Sunday is the most important Orthodox holiday, marked by midnight liturgies, candlelight, and celebratory meals.
The second Labour Day holiday creates a long weekend, often used for short trips or extended family gatherings.
Orthodox Easter Monday extends the celebrations with relaxed family visits and continued holiday meals.
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.
Based on Orthodox Christmas Eve + Orthodox Christmas + Republic Day
Request these days off: Jan 5, Jan 8
Based on Orthodox New Year's Day
Request these days off: Jan 15
Based on Independence Day
Request these days off: Feb 26, Mar 2
Based on Ramadan Bajram
Request these days off: Mar 8, Mar 9
Based on Catholic Easter Sunday + Catholic Easter Monday
Request these days off: Mar 30
Based on Orthodox Good Friday + Labour Day + Orthodox Easter Sunday + Orthodox Easter Monday
Request these days off: Apr 29, May 4
Based on Victory Day
Request these days off: May 10
Based on Kurban Bajram
Request these days off: May 18
Based on St. Vitus' Day
Request these days off: Jun 25, Jun 29
Based on Bridge
Request these days off: Jul 2
Based on All Saints' Day
Request these days off: Nov 2
Based on Dayton Agreement Day
Request these days off: Nov 22
Based on Statehood Day
Request these days off: Nov 26
Based on Catholic Christmas Day
Request these days off: Dec 24
Based on Nova Godina
Request these days off: Dec 31