Bulgarian School Calendar
Vacations, non-school days, НВО and matura dates for each school year — per the Ministry of Education schedule, clearly labelled draft vs final.
The 2026/2027 school year starts on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The first vacation is christmas vacation: 24 December 2026 – 3 January 2027.
Starts: 15 September 2026 · 3 vacations (24 days) · 4 exam sessions
View the full schedule →Starts: 15 September 2025 · 5 vacations (35 days) · 4 exam sessions
View the full schedule →Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026/2027 school year start in Bulgaria?
The 2026/2027 school year starts on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The vacation schedule is a Ministry draft under public consultation.
Who sets the vacation dates?
Dates are set by an order of the Minister of Education before each school year. The draft is published for public consultation and the final schedule appears on mon.bg.
Do all schools follow the same vacations?
The national schedule applies to all state and municipal schools. Individual schools may declare extra non-school days (e.g. during elections or emergencies).