Working Days in January 2026
January 2026 has 21 working days (168 working hours on an 8-hour day). Of 31 calendar days, 9 are Saturdays and Sundays, and New Year's Day falls on a weekday.
Calendar — January 2026
Public holidays in January 2026
- 1 JanuaryThursdayNew Year's Day
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in January 2026?
January 2026 has 21 working days — from 31 calendar days, 9 Saturdays and Sundays and 1 official public holiday on weekdays are subtracted.
How many working hours are there in January 2026?
On a standard 8-hour working day, January 2026 has 168 working hours (21 working days × 8 hours).
Which public holidays fall in January 2026?
The official non-working days in January 2026 are: New Year's Day — 1 January, Thursday.
How does the substitute-day rule work?
Under Art. 154(2) of the Bulgarian Labour Code, when an official public holiday (other than the Easter days) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the next working day is non-working. A weekend holiday therefore still reduces the month’s working days — through its substitute day.
How many days off are there in January 2026?
January 2026 has 10 days off — 9 weekend days plus 1 holiday on weekdays.