National and traditional holidays
Folklore, customs, festivals, and celebrations of important dates and traditions.
Burgas: Honor for Firefighters, Fire Safety Week is Marked
Burgas will honor its firefighters on September 12 with a ceremony on the occasion of Fire Safety Week and the service's holiday.
140 Years Since the Unification: Turbulent Celebrations in Burgas
Burgas is celebrating 140 years since the Unification with a rich program. The municipality is organizing celebrations, including rituals and a concert by the "Strandja" ensemble.
President Radev at Cherni Vrah for 130th anniversary of organized tourism
President Rumen Radev participated in the celebrations of the 130th anniversary of organized tourism in Bulgaria with a hike to Cherni Vrah.
Concert-spectacle Folklore Paths by the Strandzha Ensemble in Burgas
A large-scale concert-spectacle by the Strandzha ensemble will be held at the Ethnographic Museum in Burgas, showcasing the richness of Bulgarian folklore.
Pomorie Crafts Festival 2025: Traditions and Arts
Pomorie is hosting the third Crafts Festival from September 5th to 14th. The event includes workshops, a cultural program, and a fire show.
Bulgarian Tourist Union marks 130 years of tourism
The Bulgarian Tourist Union is celebrating 130 years since the first hike to Cherni Vrah with five days of festivities in Sofia and on Vitosha mountain.
Varna Celebrates - Assumption of the Virgin Mary as the City's Holiday and Bulgarian Traditions
On August 15, we mark not only the religious holiday of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, but also one of the most vibrant cultural days in Varna and all of Bulgaria – a day of rich spiritual and folklore program, filled with rituals, concerts, festive liturgies, and family traditions.
The Battle of Achelous: 1108 Years Since Bulgaria's Historic Victory
On August 20, 2025, Bulgaria will mark the 1108th anniversary of the Battle of Achelous River - a triumph of Tsar Simeon I over Byzantine forces in 917.
Varna Celebrates — The Day of the Maritime Capital and the Magic of August 15th
Every year on August 15th, Varna marks its holiday — a day filled with traditions, music, sports, and spirituality. Citizens and guests gather to celebrate the city's history and future.
How Bulgaria Prepares for the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary: Traditions and Regional Customs
On August 15, Bulgaria celebrates the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. From the Rhodopes to Dobruja, every region preserves its own unique rituals and culinary traditions for this sacred day.
The Epic Union: How Bulgaria Overcame Geopolitical Barriers in 1885
On September 6, the Bulgarian nation marks a key historical moment - the unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia, which changes the national destiny.
Transfiguration of the Lord: Spiritual Renewal and Grace in the Heart of Bulgarian Traditions
An Orthodox holiday that combines deep symbolism and folk traditions, celebrating spiritual transformation and the blessing of the new harvest among Bulgarian communities.
Spiritual Messages on August 5th: Transfiguration and Martyrdom in the Orthodox Calendar
The Orthodox tradition encounters two significant moments - the pre-feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the memory of Saint Martyr Evsigy, which carry a deep spiritual meaning for believers.
Historical Victory: Bulgaria Celebrates the Day of Salvation from the Plague
On August 4th, the dramatic battle of Bulgarian communities against the epidemic of 1837 is remembered, which threatened the survival of the people.
Orthodox August: A Spiritual Journey to the Dormition of the Theotokos
The traditional Dormition Fast starts from August 1 to 14, offering believers a period of abstinence, prayer, and inner purification before a significant Christian holiday.