Working Days in May 2027
May 2027 has 17 working days (136 working hours on an 8-hour day). Of 31 calendar days, 10 are Saturdays and Sundays, and Easter Monday, International Workers' Day (substitute day), St. George's Day / Bulgarian Army Day, Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literature fall on a weekday.
Calendar — May 2027
Public holidays in May 2027
- 1 MaySaturdayInternational Workers' Dayfalls on a weekend
- 2 MaySundayOrthodox Easterfalls on a weekend
- 3 MayMondayEaster Monday
- 4 MayTuesdayInternational Workers' Daysubstitute day (Labour Code Art. 154)
- 6 MayThursdaySt. George's Day / Bulgarian Army Day
- 24 MayMondayDay of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literature
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in May 2027?
May 2027 has 17 working days — from 31 calendar days, 10 Saturdays and Sundays and 4 official public holidays on weekdays are subtracted.
How many working hours are there in May 2027?
On a standard 8-hour working day, May 2027 has 136 working hours (17 working days × 8 hours).
Which public holidays fall in May 2027?
The official non-working days in May 2027 are: International Workers' Day — 1 May, Saturday; Orthodox Easter — 2 May, Sunday; Easter Monday — 3 May, Monday; International Workers' Day (substitute day) — 4 May, Tuesday; St. George's Day / Bulgarian Army Day — 6 May, Thursday; Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literature — 24 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 2027?
May 2027 has 14 days off — 10 weekend days plus 4 holidays on weekdays.