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January
01
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
02
Friday
New Year's (Day 2)
New Year's (Day 2) is a public holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
01/02/2026
06
Tuesday
Orthodox Christmas Eve
Orthodox Christmas Eve is a optional holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
01/06/2026
07
Wednesday
Orthodox Christmas Day
Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ’s birth, according to the Christian Bible.
01/07/2026
09
Friday
Day of the Republika Srpska
Day of the Republika Srpska is a local holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
01/09/2026
14
Wednesday
Orthodox New Year
The Orthodox New Year, based on the Julian calendar, is annually held on January 14, according to the Gregorian calendar.
01/14/2026
February
14
Saturday
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
02/14/2026
18
Wednesday
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
02/18/2026
March
01
Sunday
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
03/01/2026
08
Sunday
Mothers' Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
03/08/2026
08
Sunday
Brčko District Establishment Day
Brčko District Establishment Day is a local holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
03/08/2026
20
Friday
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
03/20/2026
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Sarajevo)
03/20/2026
April
03
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
04/03/2026
04
Saturday
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
04/04/2026
05
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
04/05/2026
06
Monday
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
04/06/2026
10
Friday
Orthodox Good Friday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
04/10/2026
11
Saturday
Orthodox Holy Saturday
The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide.
04/11/2026
12
Sunday
Orthodox Easter Sunday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
04/12/2026
13
Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
04/13/2026
May
01
Friday
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
02
Saturday
Labor Day (Day 2)
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/02/2026
09
Saturday
Victory Day
Victory Day is a local holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
05/09/2026
27
Wednesday
Feast of the Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
05/27/2026
June
21
Sunday
Fathers' Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
06/21/2026
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Sarajevo)
06/21/2026
September
23
Wednesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Sarajevo)
09/23/2026
October
31
Saturday
Halloween
Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
10/31/2026
November
01
Sunday
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
11/01/2026
21
Saturday
Dayton Peace Agreement Day
Dayton Peace Agreement Day is a local holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
11/21/2026
25
Wednesday
Statehood Day
Statehood Day is a local holiday in Bosnia-Herzegovina
11/25/2026
December
21
Monday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Bosnia-Herzegovina (Sarajevo)
12/21/2026
24
Thursday
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/24/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026
31
Thursday
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
12/31/2026
