Bulgaria public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Bulgaria): Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 50 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 3
Bulgaria public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 3 | Tuesday | Liberation Day |
| April 10 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 13 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 6 | Wednesday | St. George's Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day |
| September 6 | Sunday | Unification Day |
| September 22 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- February 28 – March 34 days off · if you take Monday March 2 off
- April 10 – April 134 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- September 19 – September 224 days off · if you take Monday September 21 off
- December 24 – December 274 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 1 | Sunday | Granny March Day |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| April 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 7 | Thursday | Radio and Television Day |
| November 1 | Sunday | Revival Leaders' Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Bulgaria have in 2026?
Bulgaria has 11 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Bulgaria?
Next public holiday (Bulgaria): Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 50 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Bulgaria has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.