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Feast of the Sacrifice 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina

On Eid al-Adha, Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.

Is Feast of the Sacrifice a Public Holiday?

Feast of the Sacrifice 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.

Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.

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About Feast of the Sacrifice

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Feast of the Sacrifice Observances

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

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020金曜日7月31日 (金)Feast of the SacrificeOptional Holiday
2021火曜日7月20日 (火)Feast of the SacrificeOptional Holiday
2022土曜日7月9日 (土)Feast of the SacrificeOptional Holiday
2023水曜日6月28日 (水)Feast of the SacrificeOptional Holiday
2024日曜日6月16日 (日)Feast of the SacrificeOptional Holiday
2025土曜日6月7日 (土)Feast of the Sacrifice (Tentative Date)Optional Holiday
2026水曜日5月27日 (水)Feast of the Sacrifice (Tentative Date)Optional Holiday
2027月曜日5月17日 (月)Feast of the Sacrifice (Tentative Date)Optional Holiday
2028金曜日5月5日 (金)Feast of the Sacrifice (Tentative Date)Optional Holiday
2029火曜日4月24日 (火)Feast of the Sacrifice (Tentative Date)Optional Holiday
2030日曜日4月14日 (日)Feast of the Sacrifice (Tentative Date)Optional Holiday

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