Bulgaria Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Bulgaria public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Bulgaria Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Нова година |
| Mar 3 | Wednesday | Liberation Day | Ден на Освобождението; National Day |
| Apr 30 | Friday | Good Friday | Orthodox Good Friday; Holy Week |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | International Workers' Day |
| May 2 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Великден; Orthodox Easter 2027 |
| May 3 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Великден (second day) |
| May 6 | Thursday | St. George's Day / Army Day | Гергьовден; Day of Valour and Bulgarian Army |
| May 24 | Monday | Education and Culture Day | Ден на българската просвета и култура; Day of Slavonic Literature |
| Sep 6 | Monday | Unification Day | Ден на Съединението; Bulgarian Unification 1885 |
| Sep 22 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Ден на Независимостта; Independence declared 1908 |
| Nov 1 | Monday | National Revival Day | Ден на народните будители; Day of the National Enlighteners |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Eve | Бъдни вечер |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Рождество Христово (first day) |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Second Day of Christmas | Рождество Христово (second day) |
Orthodox Easter date is calculated using the Julian calendar. All dates are in Europe/Sofia timezone (UTC+02:00, CEST UTC+03:00 in summer). Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Bulgaria Public Holidays
Bulgaria observes 14 official public holidays in 2027, established by the Labour Code of Bulgaria. The holiday calendar reflects the country's dual identity as both a nation with deep Orthodox Christian traditions and a modern European Union member state. Fixed national holidays commemorate key moments in Bulgarian history, including the Liberation from Ottoman rule on 3 March 1878 (Liberation Day), the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia on 6 September 1885 (Unification Day), and the proclamation of full independence from the Ottoman Empire on 22 September 1908 (Independence Day). The cultural significance of the Bulgarian alphabet and literature is also enshrined in a public holiday: 24 May, Education and Culture Day, celebrates the creation of the Glagolitic and later Cyrillic alphabets by Saints Cyril and Methodius.
Orthodox Christian holidays play a central role in the Bulgarian public holiday calendar. Orthodox Easter — Великден — is the most important religious event of the year. In 2027, Orthodox Easter Sunday falls on 2 May, with Good Friday on 30 April and Easter Monday on 3 May both designated as public holidays. Christmas is observed over two days: Christmas Eve (24 December) and Christmas Day (25 December), plus the second day of Christmas (26 December). St. George's Day on 6 May, known as Гергьовден, doubles as the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Army, honouring both the patron saint and the armed forces. When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, Bulgarian law typically provides for a compensatory day off on the following Monday or the nearest working day, as declared by the Council of Ministers each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bulgaria has 14 official public holidays in 2027. These include fixed national holidays such as Liberation Day and Independence Day, Orthodox Christian holidays including Easter Monday, and seasonal holidays like Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the second day of Christmas.
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Liberation Day (Ден на Освобождението) falls on Wednesday, 3 March 2027. It commemorates Bulgaria's liberation from Ottoman rule in 1878, following the Russo-Turkish War, and is one of the most significant national holidays in Bulgaria.
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