(1) The elections at all levels of authority in BiH shall be held on the first Sunday in October unless the date conflicts with observance of a religious holiday of one of the constituent peoples of BiH. Any election that cannot be held on the first Sunday in October because of a conflict with a religious holiday shall be scheduled by the Central Election Commission of BiH for the Sunday closest to the first Sunday in October, which does not conflict with a religious holiday.

(2) At least 150 days prior to the holding of an election, the Central Election Commission of BiH shall announce the elections in accordance with this law and shall notify all competent authorities at all levels and the public when an election shall be conducted, unless otherwise provided by Chapter 14 of this law.

(3) The Central Election Commission of BiH shall publish the dates of the elections for all levels of authority in the “Official Gazette of BiH,” Entity official gazettes, “Official Gazette of the District of Brčko” and in the media.