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Bulgaria Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

28 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Bulgaria in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
February
Sat
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime
Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime is a observance in Bulgaria
Observance
March
Sat
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Baba Marta
Baba Marta is a observance in Bulgaria
Observance
Mon
Monday, March 3, 2025
Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria
National holiday
Sat
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Bulgaria (Sofia)
Season
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Daylight Saving Time starts
Daylight Saving Time starts in Bulgaria
Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
April
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
National holiday
Sat
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Holy Saturday
The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide.
National holiday
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
National holiday
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Easter Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
National holiday
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
National holiday
Tue
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
St. George's Day
St. George's Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria
National holiday
Sat
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Culture and Literacy Day
Culture and Literacy Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria
National holiday
Mon
Monday, May 26, 2025
Day off for Culture and Literacy Day
Culture and Literacy Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria
National holiday
June
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Bulgaria (Sofia)
Season
July
Tue
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
July Morning
July Morning is a observance in Bulgaria
Observance
September
Sat
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Unification Day
Unification Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria
National holiday
Mon
Monday, September 8, 2025
Day off for Unification Day
Unification Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria
National holiday
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria
National holiday
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Bulgaria (Sofia)
Season
October
Sun
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Daylight Saving Time ends
Daylight Saving Time ends in Bulgaria
Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
November
Sat
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Revival Day
Revival Day is a educational holiday in Bulgaria
Educational Holiday
December
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Bulgaria (Sofia)
Season
Wed
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
Fri
Friday, December 26, 2025
Second day of Christmas
Second day of Christmas is a national holiday in Bulgaria
National holiday
Fri
Friday, December 26, 2025
Father’s Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance

Understanding Bulgaria Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Orthodox Slavic traditions create unique holiday patterns combining Byzantine religious heritage with Slavic folk traditions. Celebrations often extend over multiple days with elaborate rituals and family gatherings.

Major Holidays in Bulgaria

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

National holiday

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.

National holiday

Easter Monday

Monday, April 21, 2025

Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.

National holiday

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Bulgaria observes 28 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Bulgaria's 28 official holidays reflect the nation's orthodox-slavic heritage and bulgarian traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to Bulgaria carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.

Cultural Traditions

Bulgaria's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

Bulgaria observes Central European Time and switches to daylight saving time. Coordinate holiday schedules with EU partners as many holidays are shared. Note that Orthodox Christian countries may celebrate some holidays on different dates.

Why Check Bulgaria Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

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Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Bulgaria is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Bulgaria timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Bulgaria and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.