Orthodox Christmas Day 2026 in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Many Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible. This date works to the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which is commonly observed.

Is Orthodox Christmas Day a Public Holiday?

Orthodox Christmas Day is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.

About Orthodox Christmas Day

Note: In addition to federal public holidays, workers get a limited number of extra days as holidays based on religious or traditional practices.

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