New Year's Day is a public holiday in Bulgaria, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Нова година. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameНова година
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryBG flag Bulgaria
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Bulgaria?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Bulgaria.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Bulgaria. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Bulgaria, New Year's Day is known as "Нова година".

All Public Holidays in Bulgaria BG flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-02 Currency change day Public
2026-03-03 Liberation Day Public
2026-04-10 Good Friday Public
2026-04-11 Holy Saturday Public
2026-04-12 Easter Sunday Public
2026-05-01 International Workers' Day Public
2026-05-06 Saint George's Day Public
2026-05-24 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Public
2026-09-06 Unification Day Public
2026-09-22 Independence Day Public
2026-12-24 Christmas Eve Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 Second day of Christmas Public
2026-01-02 Currency change day Public

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