Bosnia and Herzegovina | Republic of Srpska
The Republic of Srpska is one of the two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the Republic of Srpska, there are 11 public holidays with 14 days in 2023, and four days fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1 and 2, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Orthodox Christmas Day
Orthodox Christmas Day is celebrated on January 07, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends. Orthodox Christmas Eve is also a holiday in 2023.
Republic Day
Republic Day is a public holiday in Republika Srpska, Bosnia, and Herzegovina observed on January 9, 2023. The holiday commemorates when Bosnian Serbs declared their state in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992.
Orthodox New Year
Orthodox New Year, also known as the Julian New Year, is a celebration observed by the Eastern Orthodox Church and follows the Julian calendar. It typically falls on January 14 and marks the start of a new year in the Gregorian calendar. This holiday is celebrated with traditional customs and religious observances, such as church services, feasting, and gift-giving.
Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday. In 2023, Orthodox Good Friday is celebrated on April 14, 2023 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Orthodox Easter Sunday
Orthodox Easter Sunday is an important Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday is a public holiday in many countries. In 2023, Orthodox Easter Sunday is celebrated on April 16, 2023 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Orthodox Easter Monday
The Monday after Easter Sunday, it is observed on April 17, 2023 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1 and 2, 2023, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Victory Day
Victory Day is observed on May 09, 2023, and it commemorates the anniversary of when the German Instrument of Surrender was signed. It was a legal document that effected the extinction of Nazi Germany and ended World War II in Europe.
St. Vitus Day
St. Vitus Day is in memory of Saint Prince Lazar and the Serbian holy martyrs who lost their lives in the Battle of Kosovo against the Ottoman Empire in 1389. In 2023, the holiday is observed on June 28 in the Gregorian calendar or June 15 in the Julian calendar.
Dayton Agreement Day
Dayton Agreement Day, also known as Dayton Accords Day, is a public holiday in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and it is observed on November 21, 2023. The holiday commemorates the peace Dayton Agreement, which was initialed in Dayton, Ohio on November 21, and signed on December 14, 1995 in Paris.
The following is the list of public holidays in Srpska 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | National Holiday |
| New Year Holiday | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | National Holiday |
| Orthodox Christmas Eve | Jan 06, 2023 | Friday | Republika Srpska |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Jan 07, 2023 | Saturday | Republika Srpska |
| Republic Day | Jan 09, 2023 | Monday | Republika Srpska |
| Orthodox New Year | Jan 14, 2023 | Saturday | Republika Srpska |
| Orthodox Good Friday | Apr 14, 2023 | Friday | Republika Srpska |
| Orthodox Easter Sunday | Apr 16, 2023 | Sunday | Republika Srpska |
| Orthodox Easter Monday | Apr 17, 2023 | Monday | Republika Srpska |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | National Holiday |
| Labour Day Holiday | May 02, 2023 | Tuesday | National Holiday |
| Victory Day | May 09, 2023 | Tuesday | Republika Srpska |
| St. Vitus Day | Jun 28, 2023 | Wednesday | Republika Srpska |
| Dayton Agreement Day | Nov 21, 2023 | Tuesday | Republika Srpska |
Please also check the working days in the Republic of Srpska in 2023.