🇧🇬Bulgaria 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Bulgaria in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 17 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Нова Година | 2026-01-01 | 271 days ago | Public Holidays |
Баба Марта | 2026-03-01 | 212 days ago | Memorial Days |
Ден на Освобождението на България от Османската Империя | 2026-03-03 | 210 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ден на жената | 2026-03-08 | 205 days ago | Memorial Days |
Разпети петък | 2026-04-10 | 172 days ago | Public Holidays |
Великден | 2026-04-12 | 170 days ago | Public Holidays |
Велики понеделник | 2026-04-13 | 169 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ден на труда | 2026-05-01 | 151 days ago | Public Holidays |
Гергьовден | 2026-05-06 | 146 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ден на радиото и телевизията | 2026-05-07 | 145 days ago | Memorial Days |
Ден на азбуката, културата и просветата | 2026-05-24 | 128 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ден на съединението | 2026-09-06 | 23 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ден на независимостта | 2026-09-22 | 7 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ден на народните будители | 2026-11-01 | 33 days remaining | School Holidays |
Бъдни вечер | 2026-12-24 | 86 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Коледа | 2026-12-25 | 87 days remaining | Public Holidays |
2-ри ден на Коледа | 2026-12-26 | 88 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Bulgaria 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Bulgaria has 12 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Разпети петък: 2026-04-10 to 2026-04-13, 4 consecutive days
- Ден на труда: 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-03, 3 consecutive days
- Бъдни вечер: 2026-12-24 to 2026-12-27, 4 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Нова Година: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Ден на Освобождението на България от Османската Империя: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-02-28 to 2026-03-03
- Ден на независимостта: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-09-19 to 2026-09-22
In 2026, 3 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Bulgaria provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.