SerbiavsBulgaria
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
5
Only Serbia
9
Only Bulgaria
What the numbers say
In 2026, Serbia has 11 nationwide public holidays and Bulgaria has 15, so Bulgaria gets 4 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Nova Godina, Veliki petak, Vaskrs (Uskrs) and Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Serbia has 9 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Bulgaria (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Serbia offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Bulgaria offers 7 and 4. Bulgaria has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Serbia and April in Bulgaria.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Serbia
Bulgaria is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Bulgaria
Serbia is working these days.