BulgariavsRomania
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
8
Days you're both off
7
Only Bulgaria
9
Only Romania
What the numbers say
In 2026, Bulgaria has 15 nationwide public holidays and Romania has 17, so Romania gets 2 more days off. They line up on 8 dates, including Нова година, Ден на валутната смяна, Разпети петък and Великден.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Bulgaria has 12 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Romania (5 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Bulgaria offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Romania offers 8 and 3. Bulgaria has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Bulgaria and January in Romania.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Bulgaria
Romania is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Romania
Bulgaria is working these days.