Bulgaria : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations

Culture : Cleaning and repair works on the infrastructure of all 11 natural parks on the territory of the country. By tradition, thousands of people join the campaign.

School holidays : 16/05/2023 – XIIth year (13 academic weeks) 31.05.2023 – Class I - III (14 academic weeks) 15.06.2023 – Class IV – VI (16 academic weeks) 30.06.2023 – Class V - VI (18 academic weeks for courses in sports schools) 30.06.2023 – Grades VII - XI (18 academic weeks + 2 or 4 weeks of production practice in the period 01.07. - 31.08.2023 for classes with vocational training or with a dual education system in grades X and XI)

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Secular holiday : The first settlement here was founded in the end of 4th or the 3rd millenium BC in Sozopol only

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Culture : Lasts 10 days - in Sozopol please check dates: http://www.apollonia.bg

Sports events : Www.les-sports.info 2023 edition confirmed

Culture : Dedicated to the first organized and mass climbing of the Cherni Vruh peak in the Vitosha Mountain near Sofia. The mass climbing has taken place on August 27, 1985 after the famous Bulgarian writer Aleko Konstantinov publishes his article and invitation under the title To the Sofia Lovers of Bulgarian Nature.

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Secular holiday : Commemorates the unification of Eastern Rumelia and Bulgaria (1885). Eastern Rumelia was part of the Ottoman Empire. Bulgarians established in Rumelia revolted against the Turks and united the province with Bulgaria.

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Culture : Orthodox world pays homage to the Holy Martyrs Sofia and her three daughters Faith, Hope and Love. St. Sofia Day is the official holiday of the eponymous Bulgarian capital. in Sofia only

Secular holiday : Proclaimed on 22nd September, 1908 (from Turkey). Not a paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

Sports events : Https://www.sofiaopen.diemaxtra.bg/ Tennis cup 2023 edition confirmed

Special Events : At 1:00 a.m. local times

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Culture : The holiday is commemorated to the deed of the men of letters, enlighteners, fighters for national liberation, who have preserved the national spiritual heritage throughout the centuries. As of 1922 it is a nation-wide holiday. After its ban in 1945, its celebration was resumed in 1990. In December 1995 the 37th National Assembly declared it an official holiday. Bulgarian Stock Exchange remains open.

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cards/flowers : A festival for children related to surviving legends of the saint, and particularly his reputation as a bringer of gifts.

Culture : Celebrated by the Turk-speaking community

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Secular holiday : In certain countries, businesses may be closed half a day only. paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day.

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Catholic or protestant : Remembrance of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

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