School holidays

Bulgaria ·

7 school breaks in Bulgaria during 2026. Longest is 94 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

7

Total off-days

197

Longest break

94 d

Calendar year

2026

All 2026 school breaks

7 total
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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 · Primary

12d
Jan31

Mid-Term Break

Jan 31 – Feb 2 · 3 days · Primary

3d
Apr4

Spring Holidays

Apr 4 – 13 · 10 days · Primary

10d
May30

Summer HolidaysNow

May 30 – Aug 31 · 94 days · Primary

94d
Oct30

Autumn Break

Oct 30 – Nov 2 · 4 days · Primary

4d
Dec24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 24 – Jan 4 · 12 days · Primary

12d
Secondary6 breaks
Dec24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 24 – Jan 4 · 12 days · Secondary

12d
Jan31

Mid-Term Break

Jan 31 – Feb 2 · 3 days · Secondary

3d
Apr4

Spring Holidays

Apr 4 – 13 · 10 days · Secondary

10d
Jul1

Summer Holidays

Jul 1 – Aug 31 · 62 days · Secondary

62d
Oct30

Autumn Break

Oct 30 – Nov 2 · 4 days · Secondary

4d
Dec24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 24 – Jan 4 · 12 days · Secondary

12d
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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Jan2

Euro Conversion Public Holiday

Mar3

Liberation Day

Apr3

Orthodox Good Friday

Apr4

Orthodox Holy Saturday

Apr5

Orthodox Easter Sunday

Apr6

Orthodox Easter Monday

Apr10

Orthodox Good Friday

Apr11

Orthodox Holy Saturday

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Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Bulgaria 2026?
Bulgaria schools have 7 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Bulgaria have in 2026?
Bulgaria schools observe 7 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Bulgaria 2026?
The Christmas school break in Bulgaria runs December 24, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
When is the mid-term school break in Bulgaria 2026?
The mid-term school break in Bulgaria runs January 31, 2026 – February 2, 2026.
When is the spring school break in Bulgaria 2026?
The spring school break in Bulgaria runs April 4, 2026 – April 13, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Bulgaria 2026?
The summer school break in Bulgaria runs May 30, 2026 – August 31, 2026.
When is the autumn school break in Bulgaria 2026?
The autumn school break in Bulgaria runs October 30, 2026 – November 2, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Bulgaria. See the source link below for the official publication.
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School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.