„Feiertage im Januar in Banja Luka, Republika Srpska

January 1st: New Year’s Day

This is a day celebrated worldwide that marks the beginning of the New Year. In Banja Luka, it is a public holiday, with most shops, schools and public institutions closed. People celebrate this day with family gatherings, festive meals and fireworks. The evening before, on New Year’s Eve, large celebrations and events often take place in the city.