The Government Building in Banja Luka was illuminated in the colors of the American flag on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the United States, celebrated on July 4. This move also symbolizes the ongoing strengthening of good cooperation between Republika Srpska and the USA. US Independence Day, celebrated in memory of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, is a national holiday that celebrates the sovereignty and national pride of the American people.