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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: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culture and Literacy Day | Sunday, May 24 | 2 weeks |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| June Bank Holiday | Monday, June 01 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| July Morning | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| August Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Unification Day | Sunday, September 06 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Unification Day | Monday, September 07 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 4 months, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 months, 1 week |
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:
- Culture and Literacy Day (BG) Sun, May 24, 2026 (2 weeks)
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Time in Ireland vs Bulgaria
Dublin, Ireland time is 2:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
14:40PMSaturday, May 09, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
12:40PMSaturday, May 09, 2026