The Bulgarian Stock Exchange has announced changes to its trading calendar following a decision by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria. The government declared December 31, 2025, and January 2, 2026, as non-working days.
According to the exchange, “In accordance with § 4 of the Transitional and Final Provisions of the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, the last trading session for 2025 will be 22 December 2025.” The exchange also stated that December 23, 29, and 30 will be working days without trading sessions organized by the BSE.
The transition to the euro as Bulgaria’s official currency will affect trading operations at the start of next year. “The first trading session in 2026, with the euro as the trading and settlement currency for all instruments admitted to the BSE markets, will be 05 January 2026,” according to information from the Bulgarian Stock Exchange.
Market participants are advised to consider these dates when planning their activities.
