Easter Monday, which is the day after the Christian holiday of Easter Sunday, is a public holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as written in the Christian Bible. This day is celebrated by many Christians throughout the country with various traditions and customs, each representing the end of the Lent period and the joyous celebration of Easter.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Easter Monday is often considered an extension of the joy and celebration that marks Easter Sunday. Families and close friends spend this day together, sharing meals and exchanging traditional Easter eggs, often dyed red to symbolize the blood of Christ. In addition to this, a common tradition is 'egg tapping' or 'egg crashing', a game in which players tap their eggs against those of others; the holder of the last intact egg is considered the winner.
Church services also play a significant role in Easter Monday celebrations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Many citizens participate in morning or afternoon services, thanking God for the resurrection of Jesus and the salvation it brings. These church services often include Easter hymns, prayers and the reading of Bible passages related to the resurrection story of Christ. However, it's important to remember that due to the diverse religious demographics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, not all citizens observe these Easter traditions.