Saint George's Day, Day of the Bulgarian Army

📣 Traveler notes

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

• National holidays include major Christian holidays (Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter) and several specific national days.
• Key national days include March 3 (Liberation Day), May 1 (International Workers' Day), and May 6 (St. George's Day/Day of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, which may feature a military parade).
• Be respectful and open to interactions with locals, who are generally friendly. When communicating, note that the meaning of nodding and shaking the head is reversed compared to many Western countries (nodding typically means 'no', and shaking the head means 'yes'). Avoid discussing sensitive topics, such as Macedonia or the Turkish relationship.