With diverse terrain encompassing the Black Sea coastline, Bulgaria is one of the oldest states on the European continent. The country gained its independence in the 19th century, breaking free from the Ottoman Empire in 1908.
The land area of Bulgaria spans 110,994 km², making it slightly larger than the U.S. State of Tennessee, while the population is estimated at 7 million.
Public holidays in Bulgaria consist of religious and national holidays observed by Bulgarians across the country.
| Dates | Holidays |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Mar 3 | Liberation Day |
| Apr 10 | Orthodox Good Friday |
| Apr 11 | Orthodox Holy Saturday |
| Apr 12 | Orthodox Easter Day |
| Apr 13 | Orthodox Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| May 6 | St. George’s Day |
| May 24 – 25 | Culture and Literacy Day |
| Sep 6 – 7 | Unification Day |
| Sep 22 | Independence Day |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Second Day of Christmas (in lieu) |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Bulgaria that commemorates the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
Orthodox Good Friday
As the Orthodox Church follows the Julian Calendar rather than the Gregorian, Orthodox Friday is observed on April 14. This day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Orthodox Holy Saturday
Orthodox Holy Saturday is observed the day before Orthodox Easter that commemorates the day in which Jesus was placed in the tomb.
Orthodox Easter Sunday
Orthodox Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Bulgaria commemorates the efforts and achievements of the labor movement and is also marked as a public holiday in over 80 countries.
St. George’s Day
Also known as Army Day, St. George’s Day honors Saint George, the patron saint of the Bulgarian armed forces.
Culture and Literacy Day
Culture and Literacy Day in Bulgaria celebrates Saints Cyril and Methodius were two Byzantine brothers born in Thessalonica in the 9th century.
Unification Day
Bulgaria’s Unification Day commemorates the unification of Eastern Rumelia and the Principality of Bulgaria in 1885.
Independence Day
Bulgaria’s Independence Day marks the country’s independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus, in accordance with the Gregorian Calendar.
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