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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Second day of Christmas
Saturday, December 26, 2026
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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
📣 Traveler notes
Bulgaria is located in the Balkan region of Europe, situated west of the Black Sea and south of the Danube River.
- The country is generally conservative; LGBTQ+ travelers should exercise discretion.
- Sensitive historical topics (e.g., Macedonia, Turkey, or Russian ethnicity) should be approached with caution, especially when speaking to nationalists.
- Bulgarians take pride in their historical role in adopting the Cyrillic alphabet.
- Major national holidays include March 3rd (Liberation Day), May 1st, May 6th, and May 24th.
- New Year's Day, Easter, and Christmas are also observed national holidays.
- A greeting of 'dobar den' (good day) is appreciated when passing a stall or person. In shops, avoid initiating prolonged small talk, as this may be misunderstood. Note the local communication customs: nodding generally means 'No,' and shaking the head means 'Yes.'
About this holiday
St. Stephen's Day commemorates Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. The celebration date varies by denomination: Western Christianity observes it on December 26th (marking the second day of Christmas), while Orthodox churches following the Julian calendar observe it on December 27th (which corresponds to January 9th in the Gregorian calendar).