Bulgaria Working Calendar 2026

Q: How many working days are there in 2026?

In 2026 there are 248 working days and 1,984 working hours based on a standard 5-day working week and 8-hour working day. There are 104 rest days (Saturdays and Sundays), and 13 public holidays falling on a working day.

Q: When is Easter 2026?

Orthodox Easter in 2026 falls on 12 April (Sunday). The official rest days are from 10 April (Good Friday) to 13 April (Easter Monday) inclusive — a total of 4 consecutive days.

Q: Which holidays fall on weekends?

Three holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: 24 May (Sunday), 6 September (Sunday) and 26 December (Saturday). Under Art. 154(2) LC, they are compensated on 25 May (Monday), 7 September (Monday) and 28 December (Monday) respectively.

Q: What are the long weekends in 2026?

In 2026 there are 6 long weekends without using paid leave: New Year (4 days), Easter (4 days), Labour Day (3 days), 24 May (3 days), 6 September (3 days) and Christmas (5 days — the longest).

Q: How many working hours per month?

Working hours range from 144 hours (May — fewest) to 184 hours (July — most). The average is approximately 165 hours per month.

Q: Are public holidays counted towards paid leave?

No. Under Art. 177(2) of the Labour Code, public holidays are not counted towards the days of paid annual leave. If a public holiday falls within your leave period, it is not counted as a leave day.

Q: Is 1 November a working day?

Yes. The Day of the National Revival Leaders (1 November) is a holiday for educational institutions, but it is not an official public holiday under Art. 154 of the Labour Code. For employees under an employment contract, 1 November is a regular working day.

Annual Summary for 2026

Overview of working and rest days for the 2026 calendar year based on a standard 5-day working week and 8-hour working day.

Indicator	Value
Calendar days	365
Working days	248
Rest days (Saturday + Sunday)	104
Public holidays (falling on a working day)	13
Working hours (8-hour working day)	1,984

Monthly Summary — Working Days and Hours

Detailed breakdown by month. This table is useful for payroll specialists, accountants and HR departments when calculating salaries, leave and social security contributions.

Month	Calendar	Working days	Rest days	Holidays	Working hours
January	31	20	9	2	160
February	28	20	8	0	160
March	31	21	9	1	168
April	30	20	8	2	160
May	31	18	10	3	144
June	30	22	8	0	176
July	31	23	8	0	184
August	31	21	10	0	168
September	30	20	8	2	160
October	31	22	9	0	176
November	30	21	9	0	168
December	31	20	8	3	160
TOTAL	365	248	104	13	1,984

Visual Calendar 2026

Color coding: public holidays, compensatory days, rest days.

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Public Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays under Art. 154 of the Labour Code, including compensatory days for holidays falling on Saturday or Sunday.

1 JanuaryThursdayNew Year's DayArt. 154(1)(1)
2 JanuaryFridayNew Year's Day (second day)Art. 154(1)(1)
3 MarchTuesdayLiberation Day of BulgariaArt. 154(1)(2)
10 AprilFridayGood FridayArt. 154(1)(3)
11 AprilSaturdayHoly SaturdayArt. 154(1)(3)
12 AprilSundayEaster SundayArt. 154(1)(3)
13 AprilMondayEaster MondayArt. 154(1)(3)
1 MayFridayLabour DayArt. 154(1)(4)
6 MayWednesdaySt. George's Day — Day of Valour and the Bulgarian ArmyArt. 154(1)(5)
24 MaySundayDay of Sts. Cyril and MethodiusArt. 154(1)(6)
25 MayMondayCompensatory day for 24 May (Sunday)Art. 154(2)
6 SeptemberSundayUnification DayArt. 154(1)(7)
7 SeptemberMondayCompensatory day for 6 September (Sunday)Art. 154(2)
22 SeptemberTuesdayIndependence Day of BulgariaArt. 154(1)(8)
24 DecemberThursdayChristmas EveArt. 154(1)(9)
25 DecemberFridayChristmas DayArt. 154(1)(9)
26 DecemberSaturdayChristmas — second dayArt. 154(1)(9)
28 DecemberMondayCompensatory day for 26 December (Saturday)Art. 154(2)

Long Weekends 2026

Six opportunities for extended rest in 2026 without using paid leave:

New Year: 1–4 January (Thursday–Sunday, 4 days)

Easter: 10–13 April (Friday–Monday, 4 days)

Labour Day: 1–3 May (Friday–Sunday, 3 days)

24 May: 23–25 May (Saturday–Monday, 3 days)

6 September: 5–7 September (Saturday–Monday, 3 days)

Christmas: 24–28 December (Thursday–Monday, 5 days)

Legal Framework

Public holidays and working time in Bulgaria are regulated by the Labour Code (LC):

Art. 154(1) LC sets out an exhaustive list of public holidays in the Republic of Bulgaria.
Art. 154(2) LC provides that when a public holiday, except Easter, falls on a Saturday and/or Sunday, the next working day is a rest day.
Art. 136 LC establishes the standard working time — 8 hours per day with a 5-day working week, or 40 hours per week.
Art. 177(2) LC — public holidays are not counted towards the days of paid annual leave.

Since 1 January 2025, Bulgaria is in the eurozone. All monetary amounts, including remuneration, are denominated in euros (EUR).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many working days are there in 2026?

In 2026 there are 248 working days and 1,984 working hours based on a standard 5-day working week and 8-hour working day. There are 104 rest days (Saturdays and Sundays), and 13 public holidays falling on a working day.

When is Easter 2026?

Orthodox Easter in 2026 falls on 12 April (Sunday). The official rest days are from 10 April (Good Friday) to 13 April (Easter Monday) inclusive — a total of 4 consecutive days.

Which holidays fall on weekends?

Three holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: 24 May (Sunday), 6 September (Sunday) and 26 December (Saturday). Under Art. 154(2) LC, they are compensated on 25 May (Monday), 7 September (Monday) and 28 December (Monday) respectively.

What are the long weekends in 2026?

In 2026 there are 6 long weekends without using paid leave: New Year (4 days), Easter (4 days), Labour Day (3 days), 24 May (3 days), 6 September (3 days) and Christmas (5 days — the longest).

How many working hours per month?

Working hours range from 144 hours (May — fewest) to 184 hours (July — most). The average is approximately 165 hours per month. The exact number is relevant for calculating hourly rates and overtime pay.

Are public holidays counted towards paid leave?

No. Under Art. 177(2) of the Labour Code, public holidays are not counted towards the days of paid annual leave. If a public holiday falls within your leave period, it is not counted as a leave day.

Is 1 November a working day?

Yes. The Day of the National Revival Leaders (1 November) is a holiday for educational institutions, but it is not an official public holiday under Art. 154 of the Labour Code. For employees under an employment contract, 1 November is a regular working day.