Public holidays in Bulgaria, 2026
12 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Bulgaria drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 3 March | Liberation Day | Tuesday |
| 10 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 12 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 13 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 6 May | St. George's Day | Wednesday |
| 24 May | Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day | Sunday |
| 6 September | Unification Day | Sunday |
| 22 September | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Bulgaria have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Bulgaria?
Christmas Eve, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.