Bulgaria Declares Extra Holidays Around New Year for Smooth Euro Transition
The Bulgarian government has approved a proposal from Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova to designate December 31, 2025, and January 2, 2026, as official holidays, creating a three-day break surrounding New Year’s Day. The measure is a one-time decision tied to the country’s transition to the euro.
Petkova explained that the additional days off are necessary to allow for the technical preparations and system adjustments required for the introduction of the euro as Bulgaria’s official currency on January 1, 2026....