Bosnia and Herzegovina country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (JA)
📍 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Theme Independence Day 2027
Bosnia and Herzegovina is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Sarajevo, the national observance is Independence Day on 1 March, and the national colours are blue and gold. A referendum on 29 February and 1 March 1992 led to Bosnia and Herzegovina's independence. The public holiday is 1 March.
Capital and region (JA)
Sarajevo is the capital. Bosnia and Herzegovina sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Sarajevo clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Monday, 1 March 2027. A referendum on 29 February and 1 March 1992 led to Bosnia and Herzegovina's independence. The public holiday is 1 March. Locally it is called Dan nezavisnosti. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The capital is Sarajevo.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Monday, 1 March 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
A referendum on 29 February and 1 March 1992 led to Bosnia and Herzegovina's independence. The public holiday is 1 March.
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