In 2025, Bulgaria will observe several official bank holidays. These days offer many opportunities to rest and celebrate. Plan your vacations early to make the most of these holidays. Combine your leave with these dates for a more extended break. Here’s a quick overview of Bulgaria’s official holidays in 2025:
- January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day: The year starts with a celebration of the New Year, traditionally filled with festivities and family gatherings.
- March 3 – Liberation Day: This day commemorates the Liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule in 1878, a significant event in Bulgarian history. It’s a day of national pride and remembrance.
- April 20, 2025 – Easter Sunday: Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays, marking the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s a time for religious reflection and family celebrations.
- May 1 – Labour Day: This holiday, also called International Workers’ Day, honors workers’ rights and global solidarity. Most workers across the country enjoy a day off.
- May 6 – St. George’s Day: Known as the Day of Bravery and the Bulgarian Army, this holiday honors St. George and is a day of military parades and celebrations across Bulgaria.
- May 24 – Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Script: This day is dedicated to the celebration of Bulgarian education, culture, and the Cyrillic alphabet, which is a source of national pride.
- September 6 – Unification Day: This holiday marks the unification of Eastern Rumelia with the Principality of Bulgaria in 1885. It’s a key moment in Bulgarian history that is celebrated with various events.
- September 22 – Independence Day: This day commemorates the declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1908 and is celebrated with national festivities and ceremonies.
- December 24, 25, 26 – Christmas: The Christmas holidays in Bulgaria span three days and are filled with religious ceremonies, family gatherings, and festive meals. It’s a joyous time marking the end of the year.
Plan your annual leave around these holidays to maximize your time off. This strategy lets you enjoy longer breaks throughout the year. So, mark these dates in your calendar. Start planning your vacations for 2025 today!
