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2026 public holidays in Bulgaria
15 official public holidays in 2026, with 11 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Бъдни вечер
Thursday, December 24 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
Нова година
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Ден на валутната смяна
Friday, January 2
From Friday, January 2 to Sunday, January 4
- Bridge · 4 days
Ден на oсвобождението на България от Oсманско робство
Tuesday, March 3
From Saturday, February 28 to Tuesday, March 3 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Разпети петък
Friday, April 10
From Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12
- Weekend · 3 days
Велики понеделник
Monday, April 13
From Saturday, April 11 to Monday, April 13
- Weekend · 3 days
Ден на труда и на международната работническа солидарност
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Ден на Българската просвета и култура и на славянската писменост
Monday, May 25
From Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
- Weekend · 3 days
Ден на съединението
Monday, September 7
From Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7
- Bridge · 4 days
Ден на независимостта на България
Tuesday, September 22
From Saturday, September 19 to Tuesday, September 22 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Бъдни вечер
Thursday, December 24
From Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Рождество Христово
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1JanНова годинаThursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 2JanДен на валутната смянаFriday, January 2 · Currency change day
- 3MarДен на oсвобождението на България от Oсманско робствоTuesday, March 3 · Liberation Day
- 10AprРазпети петъкFriday, April 10 · Good Friday
- 11AprВелика съботаSaturday, April 11 · Holy Saturday
- 12AprВеликденSunday, April 12 · Easter Sunday
- 13AprВелики понеделникMonday, April 13 · Easter Monday
- 1MayДен на труда и на международната работническа солидарностFriday, May 1 · International Workers' Day
- 6MayГергьовден, ден на храбростта и Българската армияWednesday, May 6 · Saint George's Day
- 25MayДен на Българската просвета и култура и на славянската писменостMonday, May 25 · Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
- 7SepДен на съединениетоMonday, September 7 · Unification Day
- 22SepДен на независимостта на БългарияTuesday, September 22 · Independence Day
- 24DecБъдни вечерThursday, December 24 · Christmas Eve
- 25DecРождество ХристовоFriday, December 25 · Christmas Day
- 26DecРождество ХристовоSaturday, December 26 · Second day of Christmas
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
More practical info: Bulgaria
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Bulgaria?