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2026 Bulgaria Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Bulgaria, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

15

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

4 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Unification Day

72 days away

About Bulgaria holidays in 2026

In 2026, Bulgaria observes a mix of national and religious holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day, followed by the significant Liberation Day in March. Spring brings a cluster of holidays, including the Easter period, International Workers' Day, and Saint George's Day, culminating in Saints Cyril and Methodius Day. The latter half of the year features Unification Day and Independence Day in September, before concluding with the Christmas season in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 2, 2026FridayCurrency change day
March 3, 2026TuesdayLiberation Day
April 10, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 11, 2026SaturdayHoly Saturday
April 12, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 13, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayInternational Workers' Day
May 6, 2026WednesdaySaint George's Day
May 24, 2026SundaySaints Cyril and Methodius Day
September 6, 2026SundayUnification Day
September 22, 2026TuesdayIndependence Day
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySecond day of Christmas

Planning around Bulgaria holidays in 2026

  • Observe the concentration of holidays in April and December.
  • Note the proximity of several holidays in May.
  • Be aware of the two-day holiday period at the end of December.
  • Check specific dates for religious observances as they can vary.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Bulgaria's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a distinct pattern of concentration. The spring months, particularly April and May, are busy with a series of national and religious observances. This period is followed by a quieter spell in the summer.

The year concludes with another significant cluster of holidays in December, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the Second day of Christmas. September also presents a notable grouping of national days, marking important historical events.

The calendar is characterized by a strong presence of national commemorations and religious festivals, with a clear division between the active periods in spring and autumn/winter, and a more subdued summer.

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