Public Holiday Nationwide

Saint George's Day, Day of the Bulgarian Army (observed)

Name: Saint George's Day, Day of the Bulgarian Army (observed)
Start: 2028-05-08
End: 2028-05-08
Location: Bulgaria

Monday, May 8, 2028

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🏪 What's open

Banks Closed
Government offices Closed
Schools Closed
Shops Mostly closed
Restaurants Reduced
Public transit Reduced
Stock market Closed
Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block

SAT 06 Weekend

SUN 07 Weekend

MON 08 Holiday

3-day weekend (May 6 – May 8)

📣 Traveler notes

Bulgaria is located in the Balkan region of Europe, situated west of the Black Sea and south of the Danube River.

Major national holidays include March 3 (Liberation Day), May 1 (International Workers' Day), and May 6 (Day of the Bulgarian Armed Forces).
The state also recognizes other cultural national days, such as May 24 (Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and the Cyrillic Alphabet).
Be respectful of Bulgarian national history and cultural sensitivities. Note that in Bulgarian communication, nodding may signify 'No' and shaking the head may mean 'Yes'. Be mindful of sensitive political topics and the significance of the Cyrillic alphabet in Bulgarian culture.

About this holiday

While Saint George's Day is a Christian feast, in Bulgaria it is observed as the national Day of the Bulgarian Armed Forces and is typically marked by a military parade in the capital.