Public holidays

Bulgaria ·

23 public holidays observed in Bulgaria during 2026. 7 school breaks shape travel demand. 9 long weekend opportunities.

Public holidays

23

Long weekends

9

School breaks

7

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In 92 days

All 2026 holidays

23 total
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January 2026

  1. Jan1
    New Year's Day

    Thursday

  2. Jan2

    Euro Conversion Public Holiday

    Friday

March 2026

  1. Mar3

    Liberation Day

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr3
    Orthodox Good Friday

    Friday

  2. Apr4
    Orthodox Holy Saturday

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Apr5
    Orthodox Easter Sunday

    Sunday · Weekend

  4. Apr6
    Orthodox Easter Monday

    Monday

  5. Apr10
    Orthodox Good Friday

    Friday

  6. Apr11
    Orthodox Holy Saturday

    Saturday · Weekend

  7. Apr12
    Orthodox Easter Sunday

    Sunday · Weekend

  8. Apr13
    Orthodox Easter Monday

    Monday

May 2026

  1. May1
    Labour Day

    Friday

  2. May6

    St. George's Day / Armed Forces Day

    Wednesday

  3. May24

    Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture

    Sunday · Weekend

  4. May25

    Substitute Holiday for Education and Culture Day

    Monday

September 2026

  1. Sep6

    Unification Day

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Sep7

    Substitute Holiday for Unification Day

    Monday

  3. Sep22

    Independence Day

    Tuesday

November 2026

  1. Nov1

    National Awakeners Day

    Sunday · Weekend

December 2026

  1. Dec24
    Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  2. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

  3. Dec26

    Second Day of Christmas

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Dec28

    Substitute Holiday for Second Day of Christmas

    Monday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1★
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Liberation Day

Feb 28 – Mar 3

4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Orthodox Easter Holidays

Apr 3 – 6

4days off
Fri3★
Sat4★
Sun5★
Mon6★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Orthodox Good Friday

Apr 10 – 13

4days off
Fri10★
Sat11★
Sun12★
Mon13★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Labour Day

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture

May 23 – 25

3days off
Sat23·
Sun24★
Mon25★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Unification Day

Sep 5 – 7

3days off
Sat5·
Sun6★
Mon7★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Independence Day

Sep 19 – 22

4days off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Mon21↓ off
Tue22★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Christmas Eve

Dec 24 – 28

5days off
Thu24★
Fri25★
Sat26★
Sun27·
Mon28★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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Plan your next long weekend

Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each upcoming break.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

School typeAllPrimarySecondary

Breaks by school type

Primary, secondary, and other school types have distinct calendars.

Primary6 breaks
Dec24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 24 – Jan 4 · 12 days

Jan31

Mid-Term Break

Jan 31 – Feb 2 · 3 days

Apr4

Spring Holidays

Apr 4–13 · 10 days

May30

Summer Holidays

May 30 – Aug 31 · 94 days

Oct30

Autumn Break

Oct 30 – Nov 2 · 4 days

Dec24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 24 – Jan 4 · 12 days

Secondary6 breaks
Dec24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 24 – Jan 4 · 12 days

Jan31

Mid-Term Break

Jan 31 – Feb 2 · 3 days

Apr4

Spring Holidays

Apr 4–13 · 10 days

Jul1

Summer Holidays

Jul 1 – Aug 31 · 62 days

Oct30

Autumn Break

Oct 30 – Nov 2 · 4 days

Dec24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 24 – Jan 4 · 12 days

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Important public holiday information · Bulgaria

General information

  • •If a public holiday falls on a Saturday and/or Sunday, the first or the first two business days following that public holiday shall be non-working days.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Bulgaria in 2026?
Bulgaria observes 23 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Euro Conversion Public Holiday (January 2, 2026), Liberation Day (March 3, 2026), Orthodox Good Friday (April 3, 2026), Orthodox Holy Saturday (April 4, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Bulgaria have in 2026?
Bulgaria observes 23 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in Bulgaria 2026?
New Year's Day in Bulgaria falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Euro Conversion Public Holiday in Bulgaria 2026?
Euro Conversion Public Holiday in Bulgaria falls on January 2, 2026.
When is Liberation Day in Bulgaria 2026?
Liberation Day in Bulgaria falls on March 3, 2026.
When is Orthodox Good Friday in Bulgaria 2026?
Orthodox Good Friday in Bulgaria falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Orthodox Holy Saturday in Bulgaria 2026?
Orthodox Holy Saturday in Bulgaria falls on April 4, 2026.
When is Orthodox Easter Sunday in Bulgaria 2026?
Orthodox Easter Sunday in Bulgaria falls on April 5, 2026.
When is Orthodox Easter Monday in Bulgaria 2026?
Orthodox Easter Monday in Bulgaria falls on April 6, 2026.
When is Labour Day in Bulgaria 2026?
Labour Day in Bulgaria falls on May 1, 2026.
When is St. George's Day / Armed Forces Day in Bulgaria 2026?
St. George's Day / Armed Forces Day in Bulgaria falls on May 6, 2026.
When is Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture in Bulgaria 2026?
Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture in Bulgaria falls on May 24, 2026.
When is Substitute Holiday for Education and Culture Day in Bulgaria 2026?
Substitute Holiday for Education and Culture Day in Bulgaria falls on May 25, 2026.
When is Unification Day in Bulgaria 2026?
Unification Day in Bulgaria falls on September 6, 2026.
When is Substitute Holiday for Unification Day in Bulgaria 2026?
Substitute Holiday for Unification Day in Bulgaria falls on September 7, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Bulgaria 2026?
Independence Day in Bulgaria falls on September 22, 2026.
When is National Awakeners Day in Bulgaria 2026?
National Awakeners Day in Bulgaria falls on November 1, 2026.
When is Christmas Eve in Bulgaria 2026?
Christmas Eve in Bulgaria falls on December 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Bulgaria 2026?
Christmas Day in Bulgaria falls on December 25, 2026.
When is Second Day of Christmas in Bulgaria 2026?
Second Day of Christmas in Bulgaria falls on December 26, 2026.
When is Substitute Holiday for Second Day of Christmas in Bulgaria 2026?
Substitute Holiday for Second Day of Christmas in Bulgaria falls on December 28, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Bulgaria?
Most public holidays in Bulgaria are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Bulgaria?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Bulgaria?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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