Country Holidays

Bulgaria Holidays

Public Holidays in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a Balkan nation with diverse terrain that surrounds the Black Sea coastline, a mountainous interior, and, rivers, including the Danube. The country has the influence of Ottoman, Slavic, Greek, and Persians, and the rich heritage of traditional dance, music, costumes, and crafts is the reason for its popularity.

  1. New Year’s Day – January 1st
  2. Liberation Day – March 3rd
  3. Orthodox Good Friday – April 7th
  4. Orthodox Easter Sunday – April 9th
  5. Orthodox Easter Monday – April 10th
  6. Labour Day – May 1st
  7. Saints Cyril and Methodius Day – May 24th
  8. Bulgarian Unification Day – September 6th
  9. Independence Day – September 22nd
  10. National Revival Day – November 1st
  11. Christmas Day – December 25th
  12. Second Day of Christmas – December 26th

It’s important to note that public holidays in Bulgaria may vary slightly depending on the lunar calendar and local traditions. It is always recommended to confirm the dates with the relevant authorities or check for updates before making any plans.

Capital of Bulgaria

The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia which is the largest city in Bulgaria and has the largest population of all the country.

 

Prime Minister of Bulgaria

The current Prime Minister of Bulgaria is Boyko Borisov who is the 50th Prime Minister of Bulgaria. He is a Bulgarian politician and joined the office on 4 May 2017 and had already served as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2013, and from 2014 to 2017.

 

Population of Bulgaria

The total population of Bulgaria is 7,00,482 as of March 18, , according to the latest estimate of the United Nations. This population is 0.09% of the total world population and the country ranks at 106 in the list of most populated countries. 74.1% of the total population of Bulgaria is urban.

Bulgaria National flag

The national flag of Bulgaria is tricolor: white, green and red fields, placed horizontally from the top downwards.

 

Bulgaria National color

The national color of Bulgaria are the colors that are in the flag which are white, green, and red.

Bulgaria National Flower

The national flower of Bulgaria is Rose, which is the queen of flowers. It’s represented to guests and loved ones to show friendship.

Bulgaria National language

The National language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian.

Currency of Bulgaria

The currency of Bulgaria is Bulgarian lev and the exchange rate of Bulgarian Lev is GBP to BGN. The currency code for Leva is BGN, and the currency symbol is лв.

 

Dialing code of Bulgaria

The dialing code of Bulgaria is +359. This code is used after the IDD and then a specific area code is used to perform calls throughout the country.

Airports in Bulgaria

There are several Airports and Airfields in Bulgaria. The most popular Airports in the country are Airport Burgas, Sofia International Airport, Airport Varna, Plovdiv Airport and Stara Zagora Airport.

Top destinations of Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a country with breath-taking scenery and places. Tourists all around the world head to this country every year to enjoy their holidays in this beautiful country where the most popular locations are Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Rila Monastery.

 

Area of Bulgaria

Bulgaria occupies 110,994 square kilometer or 42,855 square miles that makes Bulgaria 105th largest country in the world.

 

GDP of Bulgaria

The GDP of Bulgaria is 56.83 Billion US Dollars which is going to cross 59.00 Billion US Dollars by the end of this year and is expected to cross 69 Billion US Dollars by the end of according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.

Sports in Bulgaria

The most popular sports in Bulgaria are Football, skiing, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling

 

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