Holiday Calendar
Veliko Tarnovo Public Holidays 2026
National holidays for Bulgaria applicable to Veliko Tarnovo.
Total Holidays
15
Next Holiday
Good Friday
Days Until Next
1
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 |
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How many public holidays does Veliko Tarnovo have in 2026?
Veliko Tarnovo follows the national holiday calendar of Bulgaria, which has 15 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Veliko Tarnovo?
The next public holiday applicable to Veliko Tarnovo is Good Friday on April 10, 2026.
Are national holidays in Bulgaria observed in Veliko Tarnovo?
Yes. All national public holidays of Bulgaria are observed in Veliko Tarnovo. Some states may also have additional regional holidays.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Veliko Tarnovo?
Yes, banks and government offices in Veliko Tarnovo are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Veliko Tarnovo?
New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Bulgaria, and is therefore observed in Veliko Tarnovo.
Do schools close on public holidays in Veliko Tarnovo?
Yes, schools in Veliko Tarnovo are generally closed on national public holidays as declared by Bulgaria.
What currency is used in Veliko Tarnovo?
The official currency of Veliko Tarnovo is the same as Bulgaria: Bulgarian lev.
What is the weather like in Veliko Tarnovo?
Check the current 8-day weather forecast for Veliko Tarnovo on our Weather page.