Non-working day
Nationwide public holiday in Bulgaria · Неприсъствен ден
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 January | Friday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Bulgaria.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan is a 4-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Sofia around 2 January: high 4°C (38°F), low -4°C (24°F), rain on 31% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Sofia. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 2 January in Sofia: (MET Norway)
About Non-working day
A non-working day in Bulgaria is an additional day off declared by a decision of the Council of Ministers, rather than a statutory public holiday. Such days are typically used to link a public holiday with a weekend, creating a longer break, and are usually offset by designating a Saturday as a working day. The dates of these days are set separately each year.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.