Public Holidays in Bulgaria (2026)
12 public holidays and 4 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 12
- Observances
- 4
- Next Holiday
- Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day (Sun, May 24)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Sun, Mar 1 | Granny March Day | Observance |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Liberation Day | Public |
| Sun, Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Fri, Apr 10 | Good Friday | Public |
| Sun, Apr 12 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mon, Apr 13 | Easter Monday | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Wed, May 6 | St. George's Day | Public |
| Thu, May 7 | Radio and Television Day | Observance |
| Sun, May 24 | Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day | Public |
| Sun, Sep 6 | Unification Day | Public |
| Tue, Sep 22 | Independence Day | Public |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Observance |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Bulgaria have in 2026?
- Bulgaria has 12 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Bulgaria?
- The next public holiday is Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day on Sun, May 24.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Bulgaria?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.