Български
English
Official holidays and days off 2026 – Bulgaria
A convenient table for review, printing, and planning.
This page brings together in one place the official holidays and days off in Bulgaria in 2026, in a convenient table + practical guidance for vacation planning. The information is aligned with the official holidays and with decisions on one-off non-working days.
| Date | Day | Holiday / basis | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | |||
| 01.01.2026 | Thursday | New Year | Official holiday |
| 02.01.2026 | Friday | One-off non-working day | One-off |
| March | |||
| 03.03.2026 | Tuesday | National holiday – Liberation of Bulgaria | Official holiday |
| April – Easter | |||
| 10.04.2026 | Friday | Good Friday
Easter holidays
|
Easter |
| 11.04.2026 | Saturday | Holy Saturday
Easter holidays
|
Easter |
| 12.04.2026 | Sunday | Easter
Easter holidays
|
Easter |
| 13.04.2026 | Monday | Easter Monday
Easter holidays
|
Easter |
| May | |||
| 01.05.2026 | Friday | Labor Day and International Workers' Solidarity Day | Official holiday |
| 06.05.2026 | Wednesday | St. George's Day – Day of Bravery and the Bulgarian Army | Official holiday |
| 24.05.2026 | Sunday | Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Script | Official holiday |
| September | |||
| 06.09.2026 | Sunday | Unification of Bulgaria | Official holiday |
| 22.09.2026 | Tuesday | Independence Day of Bulgaria | Official holiday |
| December – Christmas | |||
| 24.12.2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve
Christmas holidays
|
Christmas |
| 25.12.2026 | Friday | Nativity of Christ
Christmas holidays
|
Christmas |
| 26.12.2026 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas
Christmas holidays
|
Christmas |
Long weekends 2026: how to plan your vacation
For vacation planning, the most useful combinations are “holiday + Friday/Monday”. In 2026 there are "long breaks" around New Year (because of 02.01.2026) and Easter (10–13.04.2026).
Sources and reliability
- Lists of official holidays (institutional framework): government information.
- The one-off non-working days 31.12.2025 and 02.01.2026 were announced by a decision published in the State Gazette.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is January 2, 2026 a day off?
Yes. January 2, 2026 was declared a one-off non-working day by a decision of the Council of Ministers, published in the State Gazette.
When is Easter 2026 (Orthodox)?
The Easter days off are from April 10 (Friday) to April 13 (Monday), 2026.
Where can I check the official changes to days off?
For one-off decisions and specific announcements – the most reliable source is the publication in the State Gazette.
The most important things for 2026 (briefly)
- January 1, 2026 is an official holiday (New Year).
- January 2, 2026 is declared as a one-off non-working day (decision published in the State Gazette).
- Easter 2026 (Orthodox) is April 10–13 (Friday–Monday).
- The key national dates remain: March 3, May 24, September 6, September 22, December 24–26.
NIT develops solutions for internal company portals and eLearning platforms (LMS) and can help with: intranet pages for HR planning, notification automations, and training for teams (including in banks and insurers).
Download a free 2026 calendar with the official holidays and days off for the year by filling out the form below!