Bulgaria Ministry of Education sets 2026/2027 school calendar

The Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science has approved the official academic calendar for the 2026/2027 school year. Issued by order of Minister Prof. Georgi Valchev, the schedule outlines vacation periods, exam dates, and the conclusion of the school year for various grade levels.

Scheduled vacations include: - Autumn: October 31 – November 2, 2026 - Christmas: December 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027 - Mid-term: January 30 – February 2, 2027 - Spring: April 3 – April 11, 2027 (April 8 – April 11 for 12th grade)

The second semester begins on February 3, 2027. State matriculation exams for 12th grade are set for May 19 (Bulgarian language and literature) and May 21 (second mandatory exam/professional qualification). National external assessments for 7th and 10th grades will take place on June 16 and June 18, 2027.

The school year ends at different times: 12th grade on May 13, 1st–3rd grade on May 31, 4th–6th grade on June 14, and 7th–11th grade on June 30. Students in professional tracks will also undergo summer practical training, ranging from two to four weeks depending on the program.