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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Ireland Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
1000 Sofia, 26-30 “Bacho Kiro” Str.
Phone: +359 2 985 34 25
Working hours: Open now (Close in 1 hours 53 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following Bulgarian and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 11 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 12 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
Ireland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bulgaria including and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Ireland for "Freedom of movement" without having to apply or obtain a Irish visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in Bulgaria?
The Irish representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Baba Marta (BG) Sun, Mar 01, 2026 (1 week, 5 days)
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Time in Ireland vs Bulgaria
Dublin, Ireland time is 2:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
15:37PMMonday, February 16, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
13:37PMMonday, February 16, 2026