Saint George's Day, Day of the Bulgarian Army en 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Saint George's Day (Gergyovden) on May 6th is a major folk holiday; roasting a whole lamb is the central tradition, and as the patron saint of the Bulgarian Army, military ceremonies are held nationwide.

Bulgarian public holiday on May 6 combining the feast of Saint George, patron of the Bulgarian Army, with Armed Forces Day, honoring soldiers with military parades and church blessings.