Christmas Eve in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Christmas Eve in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Christmas Eve (Badni vecher) on December 24th features the laying of a meatless table with 7 or 9 dishes including stuffed vine leaves and tikvenik (pumpkin pastry); the eldest breaks a special loaf (pitka).
About Christmas Eve
The evening of December 24 preceding Christmas Day, observed with festive traditions including church midnight masses, family gatherings, carol singing, and the giving of gifts.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dec. 24 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | Dec. 24 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | Dec. 24 | Thursday |
| 2027 | Dec. 24 | Friday |
| 2028 | Dec. 24 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Dec. 24 | Monday |
| 2030 | Dec. 24 | Tuesday |