Public holiday in Bulgaria
Public Holiday in Bulgaria
Friday, January 2, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
In Bulgaria, this is a nationwide public holiday on 2 January 2026. It gives the country an additional day off immediately after New Year’s Day.
About Public Holiday in Bulgaria
The holiday is observed across Bulgaria and sits directly after 1 January, so it extends the New Year break at the start of the calendar year. In practical terms, it functions as an added non-working day for the country as a whole rather than as a regional observance.
How Public Holiday is celebrated in Bulgaria
As a public holiday, it is generally treated as a day for rest, family time and staying close to home after the New Year celebrations. Any observance is usually quiet rather than ceremonial.
Interesting facts
It falls in the opening days of the Bulgarian calendar year, when many people are still in a holiday rhythm from New Year’s Day. Because it is a nationwide holiday, the observance applies throughout Bulgaria rather than only in one region.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.