School Vacations & Calendar 2025/2026
✓ Final schedule per Ministry orderThe 2025/2026 schedule is final, per the Ministry of Education order.
The 2025/2026 school year starts on Monday, 15 September 2025. Christmas vacation runs 24 December 2025 – 4 January 2026, spring vacation 4 April 2026 – 13 April 2026 (grades 1–11).
Vacations 2025/2026
| Vacation | Period | Days | Grades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn vacation | 31 October 2025 – 3 November 2025 | 4 | all |
| Christmas vacation | 24 December 2025 – 4 January 2026 | 12 | all |
| Mid-term vacation | 31 January 2026 – 2 February 2026 | 3 | all |
| Spring vacation | 4 April 2026 – 13 April 2026 | 10 | grades 1–11 |
| Spring vacation | 8 April 2026 – 13 April 2026 | 6 | grade 12 |
НВО & Matura Dates 2026
| Exam | Dates |
|---|---|
| State matriculation exams (ДЗИ, grade 12) | 20 May 2026 and 22 May 2026 |
| National assessment (НВО), grade 4 | 3 June 2026 and 4 June 2026 |
| National assessment (НВО), grade 7 | 17 June 2026 and 19 June 2026 |
| National assessment (НВО), grade 10 | 17 June 2026 and 19 June 2026 |
End of the school year
| Grades | Last school day |
|---|---|
| grade 12 | Friday, 15 May 2026 |
| grades 1–3 | Monday, 1 June 2026 |
| grades 4–6 | Monday, 15 June 2026 |
| grades 7–11 | Tuesday, 30 June 2026 |
Other school years
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2025/2026 school year start in Bulgaria?
The 2025/2026 school year starts on Monday, 15 September 2025.
When is the 2025/2026 Christmas school vacation?
Christmas vacation runs from 24 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 inclusive — 12 days.
When is the 2026 spring school vacation?
Spring vacation runs from 4 April 2026 to 13 April 2026 inclusive for grades 1–11.
Is there an autumn vacation in the 2025/2026 school year?
Yes — autumn vacation runs from 31 October 2025 to 3 November 2025 inclusive.
When are the 2026 matriculation exams (ДЗИ)?
The state matriculation exams are on 20 May 2026 and 22 May 2026.
When are the 2026 НВО national assessments?
Grade 4 sits НВО on 3 June 2026 and 4 June 2026; grades 7 and 10 on 17 June 2026 and 19 June 2026.
Source: Bulgarian Ministry of Education schedule. Check mon.bg for the final orders and any changes.