Public Holidays in Bulgaria 2011 🇧🇬

Bulgaria has 14 public holidays in 2011. The next public holiday is Independence Day on 22. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Bulgaria.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
3. Mar	Thursday Bridge day	Liberation Day	Public holiday
22. Apr	Friday Long weekend	Good Friday	Public holiday
23. Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday	Public holiday
24. Apr	Sunday	Easter	Public holiday
25. Apr	Monday Long weekend	Easter	Public holiday
1. May	Sunday	Labor Day and International Workers' Solidarity Day	Public holiday
6. May	Friday Long weekend	Saint George's Day (Day of the Bulgarian Army)	Public holiday
24. May	Tuesday Bridge day	Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture	Public holiday
6. Sep	Tuesday Bridge day	Unification Day	Public holiday
22. Sep	Thursday Bridge day	Independence Day	Public holiday
24. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Eve	Public holiday
25. Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Monday Long weekend	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Bulgaria 2011

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Liberation Day — 3. Mar (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Good Friday — 22. Apr (Friday) — long weekend
Easter — 25. Apr (Monday) — long weekend
Saint George's Day (Day of the Bulgarian Army) — 6. May (Friday) — long weekend
Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture — 24. May (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
Unification Day — 6. Sep (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
Independence Day — 22. Sep (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Christmas Day — 26. Dec (Monday) — long weekend

Holidays that change date in Bulgaria

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2011 to 2012.

Good Friday: 22. Apr 2011 → 13. Apr 2012
Holy Saturday: 23. Apr 2011 → 14. Apr 2012
Easter: 24. Apr 2011 → 16. Apr 2012
Easter: 25. Apr 2011 → 16. Apr 2012
Christmas Day: 25. Dec 2011 → 26. Dec 2012

Browse Holidays for Other Years in Bulgaria:

2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030

Holidays in other countries:

🇧🇬 Bulgaria 17 holidays
🇲🇰 North Macedonia 14 holidays
🇬🇷 Greece 14 holidays
🇷🇴 Romania 16 holidays
🇹🇷 Türkiye 17 holidays
🇷🇸 Serbia 13 holidays

Learn More About Public Holidays

How To Add or Remove Public Holidays in Samsung/Teams/Outlook Calendars

Your calendar says it's a regular Monday, but everyone else is off. Or maybe it's cluttered with holidays you don’t even...

What It Takes To Pay Properly For Public Holidays, And Why It’s Tricky For Payroll

Paying employees correctly for public holidays should be simple; day off, full pay, done. But in reality, it's one of th...

Do You Still Get Holiday Pay If You're Sick On A Public Holiday?

You’re scheduled to be off on a public holiday, but then you get sick. Maybe you’re home with the flu or even in the hos...

Are Employers Required To Pay You On Public Holidays in The UK?

Public holidays in the UK, also known as bank holidays, are often seen as guaranteed days off. But when it comes to gett...

How Do Public Holidays Affect Your Business‑day Calculations?

You're waiting for a delivery. Or maybe you're tracking a five-day deadline. But then a public holiday hits, and suddenl...

Why Your iPhone Or Outlook Calendar Isn’t Showing Public Holidays

You check your calendar expecting to see a bank holiday or national day off, but it's blank. No “Easter Monday,” no “Lab...

Which Country Takes Home The Prize For The Most Public Holidays?

If you thought India had the most public holidays, you’re not alone. But there’s another country quietly enjoying even m...

How Many National Holidays Are There in Germany, And Why Does It Vary By State?

Germany may seem orderly and uniform on the surface, but when it comes to national holidays, things get surprisingly reg...

Why Some Australian States Get More Holidays Than Others

Australia loves a long weekend, but not all Aussies are getting the same number of days off. Depending on where you live...

Which US States Give Employees a Holiday For Black Friday?

Black Friday might be the biggest shopping day in the U.S., but it’s not a federal holiday. That doesn’t stop some state...

How Public Holidays In Singapore Adapt To Islamic Lunar Dates

Singapore’s holiday calendar is a careful balance of its multicultural society. With major celebrations from Chinese, Ma...

How Many Public Holidays Do Australians Really Get Each Year?

Australia is known for its beaches, laid-back lifestyle, and love of a good long weekend. But how many days off do Aussi...

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Bulgaria have in 2011?

Bulgaria observes 14 public holidays in 2011. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Bulgaria?

The next public holiday in Bulgaria is Independence Day on 22. Sep.

Are public holidays in Bulgaria the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2011.