Statehood Day

Statehood Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina is celebrated annually on **November 25**. This public holiday commemorates the day in 1943 when the **Anti-Fascist Council for the National Liberation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ZAVNOBiH)** held its first session in Mrkonjić Grad. During this session, Bosnia and Herzegovina was established as a federal state within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, affirming its equal status among the Yugoslav republics. The day symbolizes the country's historical struggle for sovereignty, unity, and resistance against fascism during World War II. It is marked by official ceremonies, cultural events, and public gatherings that honor the nation's history and identity. However, the holiday has been a point of contention among different ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reflecting the country's complex political and social dynamics. Despite this, Statehood Day remains a significant occasion for celebrating the country's statehood and its path toward independence.