Bulgaria
Bulgaria guarantees 20 working days/year (Labour Code art. 155). Maternity 410 days (longest in EU), with parental extension until age 2.
Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 155Labour Code art. 155: 20 working days minimum. +1 day per 10 yrs seniority = up to 30 days. Hardship +5 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 20 j | 100% | КТ |
| 10+ yrs | +1 j/10 ans | 100% | КТ |
| Hardship | +5 j | 100% | Decree |
Public holidays
12 holidays12 holidays (Orthodox + national). If weekend, Mon/Tue recovery. May 24 = Sts Cyril & Methodius (Bulgarian alphabet).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 януари | Нова година | Tous | — |
| 3 март | Ден на Освобождението | Tous | Liberation |
| Apr-May | Великден (Вел. петък + Велик ден + понед.) | Tous | Orthodox Easter |
| 1 май | Ден на труда | Tous | Labour Day |
| 6 май | Ден на храбростта | Tous | St George |
| 24 май | Ден на бълг. просвета | Tous | Cyril Methodius |
| 6 септември | Ден на Съединението | Tous | Unification |
| 22 септември | Ден на Независимостта | Tous | Independence |
| 24-26 декември | Коледа | Tous | Christmas |
Sick leave
NOI 70-90%First day at employee’s charge. Days 2-30: 70% employer day 1, 80% subsequent (NOI). Beyond: NOI 90% up to 18 months.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 1 j | Salarié | — |
| Days 2-3 | — | 70-80% employeur | КСО |
| Day 4+ | — | 80-90% НОИ | Max 18 mois |
Maternity, paternity, parental
410 days mat (EU record)Maternity 410 days (longest EU) — 45 pre + 365 post. 90% NOI. Paternity 15 days. Parental extension to age 2 at 50%.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 410 j (45+365) | 90% NOI | КТ |
| Paternity | 15 j | 90% NOI | 2023 |
| Parental ext. | Jusqu’à 2 ans | 50% NOI | Allocation |
Special leaves
Labour CodeFamily event leaves: marriage 2 days, bereavement 2 days, birth 2 days father, blood donor 1 day.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 2 j | 100% | КТ |
| Bereavement | 2 j | 100% | КТ |
| Birth father | 2 j | 100% | КТ |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Bulgaria absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Code + NOI + record 410-day maternity.
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