🇧🇬 Long Weekends in Bulgaria 2026
12
Opportunities
13
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
26
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Bulgaria has 3 free long weekends and 9 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 4 days off around New Year's Day — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
New Year's Day
4 days off — no PTO needed
Liberation Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Independence Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Christmas Eve
4 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Eve
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day and International Workers' Solidarity Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Good Friday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Labor Day and International Workers' Solidarity Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
Liberation Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Independence Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 3 natural long weekends — 11 days off with no PTO needed!
11 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Liberation Day (Feb 28–Mar 03) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around New Year's Day (Dec 27–Jan 04) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Labor Day and International Workers' Solidarity Day (May 01–10) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off