Holiday Calendar
Смолян Public Holidays 2026
National holidays for Bulgaria applicable to Смолян.
Total Holidays
15
Next Holiday
International Workers' Day
Days Until Next
6
Year
2026
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday |
Нова година | New Year's Day | Public |
Jan 2, 2026 Friday |
Ден на валутната смяна | Currency change day | Public |
Mar 3, 2026 Tuesday |
Ден на oсвобождението на България от Oсманско робство | Liberation Day | Public |
Apr 10, 2026 Friday |
Разпети петък | Good Friday | Public |
Apr 11, 2026 Saturday |
Велика събота | Holy Saturday | Public |
Apr 12, 2026 Sunday |
Великден | Easter Sunday | Public |
Apr 13, 2026 Monday |
Велики понеделник | Easter Monday | Public |
May 1, 2026 Friday |
Ден на труда и на международната работническа солидарност | International Workers' Day | Public |
May 6, 2026 Wednesday |
Гергьовден, ден на храбростта и Българската армия | Saint George's Day | Public |
May 24, 2026 Sunday |
Ден на Българската просвета и култура и на славянската писменост | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Public |
Sep 6, 2026 Sunday |
Ден на съединението | Unification Day | Public |
Sep 22, 2026 Tuesday |
Ден на независимостта на България | Independence Day | Public |
Dec 24, 2026 Thursday |
Бъдни вечер | Christmas Eve | Public |
Dec 25, 2026 Friday |
Рождество Христово | Christmas Day | Public |
Dec 26, 2026 Saturday |
Рождество Христово | Second day of Christmas | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Смолян have in 2026?
Смолян follows the national holiday calendar of Bulgaria, which has 15 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Смолян?
The next public holiday applicable to Смолян is International Workers' Day on May 1, 2026.
Are national holidays in Bulgaria observed in Смолян?
Yes. All national public holidays of Bulgaria are observed in Смолян. Some states may also have additional regional holidays.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Смолян?
Yes, banks and government offices in Смолян are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Смолян?
New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Bulgaria, and is therefore observed in Смолян.
Do schools close on public holidays in Смолян?
Yes, schools in Смолян are generally closed on national public holidays as declared by Bulgaria.
What currency is used in Смолян?
The official currency of Смолян is the same as Bulgaria: Bulgarian lev.
What is the weather like in Смолян?
Check the current 3-day weather forecast for Смолян on our Weather page.