EXTENDED WORKING HOURS FOR HOSPITALITY VENUES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Hospitality venues in Banja Luka, except those located in residential buildings, will have extended working hours from December 15, 2023, to January 31, 2025, according to an announcement from the Banja Luka City Administration.

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All hospitality venues in the city, including those situated within mixed-use residential-commercial buildings, are permitted to operate without time restrictions on the following dates:

• January 1, 2025
• January 2, 2025
• January 7, 2025
• January 14, 2025

On other days within this period, venues located outside residential-commercial buildings may operate with extended hours as follows:

Restaurants, dining and beverage venues, and bars:

• Weekdays: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
• Weekends (Friday and Saturday): 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Venues awarded the “Golden Spoon” quality mark:

• Weekdays: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
• Weekends (Friday and Saturday): 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM

Nightclubs, including disco bars, disco clubs, and night bars:

• Weekdays: 7:00 PM – 4:00 AM
• Weekends (Friday and Saturday): 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM

Special event venues (e.g., wedding halls):

• 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM

Meanwhile, hospitality venues located within mixed-use residential-commercial buildings will adhere to regular operating hours set by the ordinance:

• Weekdays and weekends (Friday and Saturday): 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

However, venues in these buildings with the “Golden Spoon” quality mark may extend their hours slightly:

• Weekdays: 7:00 AM – midnight
• Weekends (Friday and Saturday): 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM

These measures aim to balance the needs of residents and the city’s vibrant hospitality sector during the holiday season.