bulgaria Holidays

Posted by CelebrateZone.com on Wed, May 10, 2023

All upcoming holidays for Bulgaria.

Bulgaria is a country located in southeastern Europe. It is known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant culture. There are several holidays celebrated in Bulgaria throughout the year, some of which are:

  1. Baba Marta Day (March 1st) - This holiday marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated by giving and wearing Martenitsi, which are red and white woven bracelets or charms.

  2. Easter (April or May) - Easter is a major holiday in Bulgaria and is celebrated with traditional foods, such as dyed eggs and kozunak (a sweet bread), and religious ceremonies.

  3. May Day (May 1st) - This holiday celebrates the arrival of spring and is marked by parades and festivals.

  4. Bulgarian Education and Culture Day (May 24th) - This holiday celebrates the Bulgarian alphabet and culture and is marked by cultural events and ceremonies.

  5. Bulgarian Independence Day (September 22nd) - This holiday marks Bulgaria’s independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1908 and is celebrated with parades and fireworks.

  6. Christmas (December 25th) - Christmas is a major holiday in Bulgaria and is celebrated with traditional foods, such as banitsa (a pastry filled with cheese or spinach) and roasted pork, and religious ceremonies.

Overall, Bulgaria has a rich and diverse culture that is celebrated through its many holidays and traditions.

Holidays in Bulgaria

Date Holiday
01, January, 2023 New Year’s Day
03, March, 2023 Liberation Day
01, May, 2023 Labour Day and International Workers’ Solidarity Day
06, May, 2023 St. George’s Day (Day of the Bulgarian Army)
24, May, 2023 Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture
06, September, 2023 Unification Day
22, September, 2023 Independence Day
01, November, 2023 The Day of the People’s Awakeners
24, December, 2023 Christmas Eve
25, December, 2023 Christmas Day
26, December, 2023 Christmas Day
14, April, 2023 Orthodox Good Friday
15, April, 2023 Orthodox Easter Saturday
16, April, 2023 Orthodox Easter
17, April, 2023 Orthodox Easter
01, January, 2024 New Year’s Day
03, March, 2024 Liberation Day
01, May, 2024 Labour Day and International Workers’ Solidarity Day
06, May, 2024 Orthodox Easter; St. George’s Day (Day of the Bulgarian Army)
24, May, 2024 Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture
06, September, 2024 Unification Day
22, September, 2024 Independence Day
01, November, 2024 The Day of the People’s Awakeners
24, December, 2024 Christmas Eve
25, December, 2024 Christmas Day
26, December, 2024 Christmas Day
03, May, 2024 Orthodox Good Friday
04, May, 2024 Orthodox Easter Saturday
05, May, 2024 Orthodox Easter
01, January, 2025 New Year’s Day
03, March, 2025 Liberation Day
01, May, 2025 Labour Day and International Workers’ Solidarity Day
06, May, 2025 St. George’s Day (Day of the Bulgarian Army)
24, May, 2025 Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture
06, September, 2025 Unification Day
22, September, 2025 Independence Day
01, November, 2025 The Day of the People’s Awakeners
24, December, 2025 Christmas Eve
25, December, 2025 Christmas Day
26, December, 2025 Christmas Day
18, April, 2025 Orthodox Good Friday
19, April, 2025 Orthodox Easter Saturday
20, April, 2025 Orthodox Easter
21, April, 2025 Orthodox Easter
01, January, 2026 New Year’s Day
03, March, 2026 Liberation Day
01, May, 2026 Labour Day and International Workers’ Solidarity Day
06, May, 2026 St. George’s Day (Day of the Bulgarian Army)
24, May, 2026 Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture
06, September, 2026 Unification Day
22, September, 2026 Independence Day
01, November, 2026 The Day of the People’s Awakeners
24, December, 2026 Christmas Eve
25, December, 2026 Christmas Day
26, December, 2026 Christmas Day
10, April, 2026 Orthodox Good Friday
11, April, 2026 Orthodox Easter Saturday
12, April, 2026 Orthodox Easter
13, April, 2026 Orthodox Easter
01, January, 2027 New Year’s Day
03, March, 2027 Liberation Day
01, May, 2027 Labour Day and International Workers’ Solidarity Day; Orthodox Easter Saturday
06, May, 2027 St. George’s Day (Day of the Bulgarian Army)
24, May, 2027 Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture
06, September, 2027 Unification Day
22, September, 2027 Independence Day
01, November, 2027 The Day of the People’s Awakeners
24, December, 2027 Christmas Eve
25, December, 2027 Christmas Day
26, December, 2027 Christmas Day
30, April, 2027 Orthodox Good Friday
02, May, 2027 Orthodox Easter
03, May, 2027 Orthodox Easter