Public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Victory Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Regional public holiday
Observed in Republika Srpska
Victory Day is a public holiday in Republika Srpska, commemorating the end of the Second World War in Europe. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is observed only in that entity and not nationwide.
About Victory Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Victory Day is relevant only in Republika Srpska, where it is marked as a public holiday. It is associated with remembrance of the Allied victory in Europe in 1945 and serves as a day of commemoration rather than a broad nationwide civic holiday. Because the country’s holiday calendar is shared across different entities and levels of government, the day’s observance is limited in scope and does not apply across the entire state.
History
Victory Day refers to 9 May, the date linked to the end of the Second World War in Europe. Its observance in Republika Srpska reflects the entity’s use of that historical date as a public holiday.
Traditions
There are no widely documented Bosnia-and-Herzegovina-specific traditions that are consistently associated with Victory Day beyond remembrance and commemoration.
How Victory Day is celebrated in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Republika Srpska, the day is generally observed through official remembrance activities and public marking of the wartime victory. As a regional public holiday, it can affect normal routines in the entity, but the exact practical impact varies.
Interesting facts
The holiday falls on 9 May, the same date that is widely recognized in Europe for the end of the Second World War and for Europe Day. Within Bosnia and Herzegovina, its public-holiday status is limited to Republika Srpska, not the whole country.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 May 2026 | — | Republika Srpska |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.