Bosnia and herzegovina
PRACTICALITIESCurrency
Convertible mark (BAM)Official languagesBosnian, Croatian, SerbianTimeGMT + 1Calling code+387Area codesBanja Luka: 51, Doboj: 32, Sarajevo: 33, Tuzla, Zenica: 35Internet TLD.baShoppingGenerally shops are open Monday–Friday from 8am to 8pm. On Sundays and public holidays shops are usually closed.National holidays
| New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
| Orthodox Christmas |
January 6 & 7 |
| Orthodox New Year |
January 14 & 15 |
| St Sava’s Day |
January 27 |
| Independence Day |
March 1 |
| Easter |
movable feast |
| Labour Day |
May 1 |
| All Saint’s Day |
November 1 |
| National Statehood Day |
November 25 |
| Catholic Christmas |
December 25 & 26 |
National dishasure – a sweet dish made of bulgurfirinda sutlac – a rice puddingcevapici – beef burgersdolma sogan – onions stuffed with filling of rice and meatlomac – a goulash dish made of meat and vegetablesElectricityBosnia and Herzegovina’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz. Type C, C2 and F plugs are used. Converters can be bought in local shops.Passport/VisaCitizens of the European Union, Iceland, Macedonia, Monaco, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey do not need visa for entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required.Useful numbersAmbulance: 124Fire Brigade: 123Police: 122