Bulgaria Public Holidays & Name Days 2026

Complete calendar of official holidays and name days in Bulgaria for 2026.

20Public holidays
144Name days
164Total
DayHoliday
01New Year's Day
08Babinden
Name Days
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14Meatfare Memorial Saturday (Mesna Zadushnitsa)
22Sirni Zagovezni
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DayHoliday
01Baba Marta Day
03Liberation Day
08International Women's Day
Name Days
DayHoliday
05Palm Sunday
10Good Friday
11Holy Saturday
12Orthodox Easter
13Easter Monday
Name Days
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DayHoliday
01Children's Day
Name Days
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DayHoliday
06Unification Day
15Day of Sofia
22Independence Day
Name Days
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DayHoliday
24Christmas Eve
25Christmas Day
26Second Day of Christmas
31New Year's Eve
Name Days

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Bulgaria have in 2026?
In 2026, Bulgaria has 11 national/official holidays and 9 religious holidays — 20 official public holidays in total — plus 144 name day celebrations.
When is Orthodox Easter in 2026?
Orthodox Easter in 2026 falls on April 12.
What is the difference between a national holiday and a name day in Bulgaria?
National holidays are official public holidays set by the state (e.g. March 3, November 1). Name days are Orthodox Christian traditions where people with certain names celebrate — they are not official days off, but are an important part of Bulgarian culture.
Are name days in Bulgaria the same every year?
Most Bulgarian name days fall on the same date every year (e.g. Ivanovden on 7 January). A small number are movable and calculated relative to the date of Orthodox Easter.
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