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United States Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
16, Kozyak Str, Lozenetz Ward, 1408 Sofia
Phone: +359 2 937 5100
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Bulgarian and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| World Braille Day | Sunday, January 04 | 2 days, 21 hours |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 21 hours |
| International Programmers' Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 21 hours |
| Stephen Foster Memorial Day | Tuesday, January 13 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| World Religion Day | Sunday, January 18 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bulgaria including and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for United States?
Bulgarian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Bulgaria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Bulgaria?
The U.S. representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year's Eve (US) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Bulgaria
Washington D.C., United States time is 9:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
21:13PMWednesday, December 31, 2025
Washington D.C., United States
12:13PMWednesday, December 31, 2025