Official statistics on national holidays in 2025 place Bulgaria in an extremely prestigious position among European countries. According to current EURES data, the Bulgarian state will mark an impressive 14 official holiday days, which ranks it immediately after Cyprus in the European ranking.
Among the most significant dates in the holiday calendar are traditional and historically important events such as Liberation Day on March 3, Easter holidays, Christmas celebrations, St. George's Day on May 6, and the Day of Slavonic Literacy on May 24. This rich holiday schedule provides unique opportunities for Bulgarian citizens.
Experts from the tourism sector see substantial benefits in this high number of days off. Through strategic vacation planning, Bulgarian families can realize extremely advantageous trips to various destinations – seaside resorts, mountain complexes, or nearby tourist centers.
Bulgaria shares this holiday status jointly with countries like Croatia, Iceland, Malta, and Spain, which emphasizes its specific position in the European context. This phenomenon not only provides more opportunities for rest but also stimulates domestic tourism and economic activity.
National holidays are becoming a strategic tool for improving quality of life, providing citizens with more time for rest, family activities, and travel, without disrupting the work process.