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. 2025 provides at least six opportunities to take a long weekend. 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, which is traditionally filled with festivities and family gatherings.
March 3 – Liberation Day
This day commemorates the Liberation Day of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule in 1878, a significant event in Bulgarian history. It’s a day of national pride and remembrance.
LW (Long Weekend): March 1- 3, 2025, offers the perfect chance to enjoy a three-day weekend getaway—book your trip in advance!
April 18, 19, 20, and 21, 2025 – Easter
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. In 2025, The Orthodox and the Catholic Easter are on the same date.
LW: Four days of holiday provide an opportunity to escape the city atmosphere – plan in advance!
May 1 – Labour Day
This holiday, 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.
LW: You can plan a getaway from Thursday, May 1st, to Tuesday, May 6th, 2025. Some companies may offer bridge days during this period. Plan your trip; extending the holiday by six days is possible.
May 24 – Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Script
This day is dedicated to celebrating Bulgarian education, culture, and the Cyrillic alphabet, which is a source of national pride.
LW: According to regulations, as May 24th, 2025, is a Saturday – the coming Monday – May 26th, is a holiday. This provides an opportunity for a 3-day-long weekend.
September 6 – Unification Day
This holiday marks the unification of Eastern Rumelia with the Principality of Bulgaria in 1885. It’s a key date in Bulgarian history that is celebrated at various events.
LW: According to regulations, Monday, September 8th, is a holiday, as September 6th is Saturday. Plan for a 3-day-long weekend.
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.
LW: 22 of September 2025 is Monday and provides an opportunity for a 3-day-long weekend.
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.
Holidays are from the 24th of December to the 28th of December. Plan your journey!
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!
