North MacedoniavsBulgaria
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
7
Only North Macedonia
10
Only Bulgaria
What the numbers say
In 2026, North Macedonia has 12 nationwide public holidays and Bulgaria has 15, so Bulgaria gets 3 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Нова Година, Nova Godina, Велики Петок, Veliki Petok, Прв ден Велигден, Prv den Veligden and Втор ден Велигден, Vtor den Veligden.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: North Macedonia has 8 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Bulgaria (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, North Macedonia offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Bulgaria offers 7 and 4. Bulgaria has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in North Macedonia and April in Bulgaria.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only North Macedonia
Bulgaria is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Bulgaria
North Macedonia is working these days.
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