Working days 2024
In 2024 Bulgaria has a total of 253 working days.
How many working days are there in 2024?
Working days
253
Public holidays
12
9 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: July (23 days) – Least: May (18 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Нова Година (MON)
February
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. Ден на Освобождението на България от Османската Империя (SUN)
April
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
May
- Working days:18
- Public holidays:5
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Ден на труда (WED)
- 03. Разпети петък (FRI)
- 05. Великден (SUN)
- 06. Гергьовден (MON)
- 06. Велики понеделник (MON)
- 24. Ден на азбуката, културата и просветата (FRI)
June
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
September
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 06. Ден на съединението (FRI)
- 22. Ден на независимостта (SUN)
October
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 24. Бъдни вечер (TUE)
- 25. Коледа (WED)
Other years
Other countries
Bulgaria recognizes 12 official public holidays annually, which are determined by law. When a holiday falls on a working day, a compensatory day is typically not granted unless the employer agrees otherwise with employees. The standard working week is 40 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if an official public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday?
The official public holiday remains on the given calendar date regardless of the day of the week. Bulgarian legislation does not provide for automatic compensatory day entitlement, but the employer may agree to this with employees or restructure the work schedule.
Must additional pay be provided for work on an official public holiday?
Work on an official public holiday must be compensated in accordance with the employment contract. Many employers provide for a bonus or day-off in exchange, but this is not legally mandatory unless agreed upon.
Why do Easter and Easter Monday fall on different dates each year?
Easter is a movable holiday determined according to the Orthodox calendar, which is why its date varies. In Bulgaria, official regulations recognize Good Friday, Easter (Pascha), and Easter Monday as public holidays determined by the Orthodox calendar.
How is the number of working days in a month calculated when official public holidays are present?
Working days are calculated by counting all calendar working days (typically Monday through Friday) and subtracting official public holidays that fall on working days. Time tracking software typically adjusts the standard number of hours proportionally based on the number of working days in the month.
Do employees have the right to additional leave due to official public holidays?
No. Official public holidays are counted as non-working days and are not added to annual leave. Annual leave (typically 20 working days) is separate and independent from official public holidays.