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Bulgaria Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

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Bulgaria Embassy in London, United Kingdom

186-188 Queen’S Gate, London Sw7 5Hl, Uk

Phone: +44 0 20 7581 3144 and +44 0 20 7584 9400 Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 18 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Bulgaria may close on the following British and Bulgarian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Orthodox New Year	Wednesday, January 14	4 days, 16 hours
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	6 days, 16 hours
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	2 weeks, 1 day
Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime	Sunday, February 01	3 weeks, 1 day
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	3 weeks, 2 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 month
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday, February 17	1 month, 1 week
Ramadan Start	Wednesday, February 18	1 month, 1 week
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Bulgarian Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Bulgaria currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Citizens of United Kingdom (holders of regular passports) can travel to Bulgaria for Freedom of movement without having to apply or obtain a Bulgarian visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Bulgarian embassies in United Kingdom?

The Bulgarian representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Bulgarian holidays in 2026/2024:

Orthodox New Year (GB) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (4 days, 23 hours)

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Time in Bulgaria vs United Kingdom

Sofia, Bulgaria time is 2:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 00:42^AMFriday, January 09, 2026

Sofia, Bulgaria 02:42^AMFriday, January 09, 2026