Working Days in December 2026
December 2026 has 20 working days (160 working hours on an 8-hour day). Of 31 calendar days, 8 are Saturdays and Sundays, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Second Day of Christmas (substitute day) fall on a weekday.
Calendar — December 2026
Public holidays in December 2026
- 24 DecemberThursdayChristmas Eve
- 25 DecemberFridayChristmas Day
- 26 DecemberSaturdaySecond Day of Christmasfalls on a weekend
- 28 DecemberMondaySecond Day of Christmassubstitute day (Labour Code Art. 154)
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in December 2026?
December 2026 has 20 working days — from 31 calendar days, 8 Saturdays and Sundays and 3 official public holidays on weekdays are subtracted.
How many working hours are there in December 2026?
On a standard 8-hour working day, December 2026 has 160 working hours (20 working days × 8 hours).
Which public holidays fall in December 2026?
The official non-working days in December 2026 are: Christmas Eve — 24 December, Thursday; Christmas Day — 25 December, Friday; Second Day of Christmas — 26 December, Saturday; Second Day of Christmas (substitute day) — 28 December, Monday.
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 December 2026?
December 2026 has 11 days off — 8 weekend days plus 3 holidays on weekdays.