BulgariavsSerbia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
9
Only Bulgaria
5
Only Serbia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Bulgaria has 15 nationwide public holidays and Serbia has 11, so Bulgaria gets 4 more days off. They line up on 6 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 9 for Serbia (2 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); Serbia offers 5 and 2. Bulgaria has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Bulgaria and January in Serbia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Bulgaria
Serbia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Serbia
Bulgaria is working these days.