CroatiavsBosnia and Herzegovina
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
12
Only Croatia
2
Only Bosnia and Herzegovina
What the numbers say
In 2026, Croatia has 14 nationwide public holidays and Bosnia and Herzegovina has 4, so Croatia gets 10 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including Nova Godina and Međunarodni praznik rada.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Croatia has 9 on working days (5 fall on a weekend), against 3 for Bosnia and Herzegovina (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Croatia offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Bosnia and Herzegovina offers 2 and 1. Croatia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Croatia and January in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia is working these days.
Full calendars: Croatia · Bosnia and Herzegovina