Saint George's Day, Day of the Bulgarian Army

Make it longer

Take Wednesday 5 May off and get 7 days in a row (Fri 30 Apr – Thu 6 May).

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Where to go for Saint George's Day, Day of the Bulgarian Army

Gergyovden on 6 May honours Saint George and the Bulgarian Army, and many families mark it with roast lamb. On a Monday or Friday it extends the weekend; on a Tuesday or Thursday one day of leave bridges the gap.

Budget-friendly

• Vratsa

  Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park begins at the edge of town, with the limestone walls of the Vratsata gorge, the seasonal Skaklya waterfall, Ledenika Cave and marked trails. Spring greenery makes it a good base for walking and rock climbing.

  Typically around 6 May: high 19°C (66°F), low 8°C (46°F), rain on 50% of days.

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• Sliven

  Sinite Kamani (Blue Rocks) Nature Park rises directly above the town, with marked trails, rock formations such as the Halkata ring and views over the Thracian plain. It suits an active spring weekend on a modest budget.

  Typically around 6 May: high 21°C (70°F), low 9°C (49°F), rain on 51% of days.

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• Shumen

  Shumen is a base for Bulgaria's early medieval history: the UNESCO-listed Madara Rider rock relief, the remains of the early capitals Pliska and Veliki Preslav, Shumen fortress and the hilltop Founders of the Bulgarian State monument.

  Typically around 6 May: high 20°C (67°F), low 9°C (47°F), rain on 47% of days.

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• Edirne

  Just across the Turkish border, Edirne has the UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque designed by the architect Sinan, Ottoman bridges over the Tundzha and Maritsa rivers and covered bazaars. Pan-fried liver (tava ciğer) is the local speciality.

  Typically around 6 May: high 22°C (71°F), low 10°C (49°F), rain on 34% of days.

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Mid-range

• Sofia · Grad Sofiya

  Vitosha mountain rises at the edge of the city for spring hikes, while the centre has Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the National History Museum. The UNESCO-listed Boyana Church, with its 13th-century frescoes, sits at the foot of the mountain.

  Typically around 6 May: high 18°C (64°F), low 7°C (44°F), rain on 50% of days.

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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too. For trips abroad, check your government’s official travel advice and entry rules before you book.