Working Days in May 2026
May 2026 has 18 working days (144 working hours on an 8-hour day). Of 31 calendar days, 10 are Saturdays and Sundays, and International Workers' Day, St. George's Day / Bulgarian Army Day, Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literature (substitute day) fall on a weekday.
Calendar — May 2026
Public holidays in May 2026
- 1 MayFridayInternational Workers' Day
- 6 MayWednesdaySt. George's Day / Bulgarian Army Day
- 24 MaySundayDay of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literaturefalls on a weekend
- 25 MayMondayDay of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literaturesubstitute day (Labour Code Art. 154)
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in May 2026?
May 2026 has 18 working days — from 31 calendar days, 10 Saturdays and Sundays and 3 official public holidays on weekdays are subtracted.
How many working hours are there in May 2026?
On a standard 8-hour working day, May 2026 has 144 working hours (18 working days × 8 hours).
Which public holidays fall in May 2026?
The official non-working days in May 2026 are: International Workers' Day — 1 May, Friday; St. George's Day / Bulgarian Army Day — 6 May, Wednesday; Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literature — 24 May, Sunday; Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literature (substitute day) — 25 May, 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 May 2026?
May 2026 has 13 days off — 10 weekend days plus 3 holidays on weekdays.