National and traditional holidays
Folklore, customs, festivals, and celebrations of important dates and traditions.
Holidays 2026: Vacations and Travel for Early Planning
2026 offers excellent opportunities for planning vacations and travel. Public holidays in Bulgaria allow for extended periods of time off, especially around Easter and Christmas. Employers support more days off.
Burgas Celebrates St. Nicholas Day with a Multicultural Spectacle
Burgas will celebrate St. Nicholas Day with the musical and stage spectacle "St. Nicholas Ethnopalette". The event will showcase the ethnic diversity of the city through music, stories, and art, and admission is free.
Autumn Ethno Palette: Changes in Dates and Folkloric Performances
The Autumn Ethno Palette in Burgas has undergone changes due to rain, but the folkloric performances continue! DFA "Trite Pati" and DFTA "Radost" will delight the audience. Admission is free for all who wish to enjoy the folk dances.
Pumpkin Festival in Burgas: November 6th at Krasnodar Market
Burgaski pazari EOOD invites you to the Pumpkin Festival on November 6th. You can expect a festive atmosphere, music, and pumpkin delights at Krasnodar Market. Don't miss this autumn celebration!
Celebration for the Day of the National Enlighteners in Pomorie in 2025
The "Svetlina 1939" community center in Pomorie is organizing a celebration for the Day of the National Enlighteners on October 30, 2025. The event includes a torchlight procession and a concert, paying tribute to the heroes.
Bread Festival "Bulgarian Spirit" in Burgas on Dimitrovden
The Bread Festival "Bulgarian Spirit" in Burgas will open its doors on October 25th, offering traditional Bulgarian flavors and culinary delights. The event includes baked goods, a folklore program, and an Art workshop for children.
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.