Independence Day Countdown (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 2025
Independence Day - March 1st (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Independence Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina is celebrated on March 1st. It commemorates the referendum held on this day in 1992, in which the majority of citizens voted in favor of independence from Yugoslavia.
The Referendum for Independence
The referendum on the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina was held on March 1, 1992, amidst rising tensions following the declarations of independence by Croatia and Slovenia. The majority of Bosniaks and Croats voted for independence, while most Serbs boycotted the referendum. The declaration of independence led to the Bosnian War, which lasted until 1995.
National Commemorations
March 1st is a national holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina, although it is not uniformly celebrated across the entire country due to differing views on the significance of the date. Where it is observed, commemorations often include flag-raising ceremonies, cultural events, and remembrance of those who lost their lives during the war.