TürkiyevsBulgaria
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
12
Only Türkiye
13
Only Bulgaria
What the numbers say
In 2026, Türkiye has 14 nationwide public holidays and Bulgaria has 15, so Bulgaria gets 1 more day off. They line up on 2 dates, including Yılbaşı and İşçi Bayramı.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Türkiye has 10 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Bulgaria (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Türkiye offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Bulgaria offers 7 and 4. Türkiye has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Türkiye and April in Bulgaria.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Türkiye
Bulgaria is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Bulgaria
Türkiye is working these days.