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Orthodox New Year 2026 in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Orthodox New Year, also known as the Old New Year, according to the Julian calendar is on January 14 in the Gregorian calendar. The Julian calendar pre-dates the Gregorian calendar.

Is Orthodox New Year a Public Holiday?

Orthodox New Year is a public holiday in Republika Srpska, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Fireworks are part of celebrating the Orthodox New Year.

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About Orthodox New Year

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Orthodox New Year Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area
2020 Tue Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska
2021 Thu Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska
2022 Fri Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska
2023 Sat Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska
2024 Sun Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska
2025 Tue Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska
2026 Wed Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska
2027 Thu Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska
2028 Fri Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska
2029 Sun Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska
2030 Mon Jan 14 Orthodox New Year Local Holiday, Orthodox Republika Srpska

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