WINTER OPENING HOURS IN BANJALUKA: HOW LATE CAN CAFÉS, RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTCLUBS STAY OPEN?

Winter opening hours are now in effect in Banjaluka, applying to restaurants, cafés, nightclubs, shops, craft businesses and service establishments. The regulations are in force from October 1 to March 31, with opening hours depending on the type and location of each establishment.

According to the City of Banjaluka's regulations, all hospitality establishments located in mixed-use residential and commercial buildings with shared housing must operate between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., regardless of their business category.

Different opening hours apply to restaurants, cafés, nightclubs and other hospitality venues located outside these buildings.

HOW LATE CAN CAFÉS AND RESTAURANTS STAY OPEN?

Restaurants, cafés and other food and beverage establishments located outside mixed-use residential buildings may operate according to the following schedule:

- Weekdays: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

- Fridays and Saturdays: 7:00 a.m. to midnight.

Establishments awarded the prestigious "Golden Spoon" quality label are permitted to stay open longer.

These venues may operate until midnight on weekdays and until 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

NIGHTCLUBS CAN STAY OPEN UNTIL 3 A.M.

For those who enjoy Banjaluka's nightlife, special regulations apply.

Nightclubs are permitted to operate from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on weekdays, while on Fridays and Saturdays, they may remain open until 3:00 a.m.

Venues hosting special occasions, including wedding halls and similar facilities, may operate from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.

OPENING HOURS FOR SHOPS AND SERVICE BUSINESSES

The winter schedule also applies to retail stores, craft businesses and service establishments throughout Banjaluka.

Under the city's regulations, these businesses are required to organize their operations within the period from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

WINTER SCHEDULE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THE END OF MARCH

Winter opening hours in Banjaluka apply from October 1 of the current year until March 31 of the following year.

This means the current regulations will remain in effect until March 31, 2027, after which the city will switch to its summer opening hours in accordance with local regulations.