Bosnia and HerzegovinavsSerbia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
0
Only Bosnia and Herzegovina
7
Only Serbia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina has 4 nationwide public holidays and Serbia has 11, so Serbia gets 7 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Nova Godina and Praznik rada.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Bosnia and Herzegovina has 3 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Serbia (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Bosnia and Herzegovina offers 2 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Serbia offers 5 and 2. Serbia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Bosnia and Herzegovina and January in Serbia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
None.
Only Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina is working these days.
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