Holidays in Bulgaria in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Bulgaria in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Bulgaria.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Bulgaria January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Bulgaria February 1 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Baba Marta | Bulgaria March 1 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Liberation Day | Bulgaria March 3 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| March Equinox | Bulgaria March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Bulgaria March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Good Friday | Bulgaria April 10 2026, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | Bulgaria April 11 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Easter Sunday | Bulgaria April 12 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Easter Monday | Bulgaria April 13 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labor Day | Bulgaria May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| St. George's Day | Bulgaria May 6 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Bulgaria May 24 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Bulgaria May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | Bulgaria June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| July Morning | Bulgaria July 1 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Unification Day | Bulgaria September 6 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Unification Day | Bulgaria September 7 2026, Monday |
National |
| Independence Day | Bulgaria September 22 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| September Equinox | Bulgaria September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Bulgaria October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Revival Day | Bulgaria November 1 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | Bulgaria December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Bulgaria December 24 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Christmas Day | Bulgaria December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Second day of Christmas | Bulgaria December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Christmas holiday | Bulgaria December 28 2026, Monday |
National |
Next Years Holidays in Bulgaria