The Ministry of Finance’s proposal to declare December 31 and January 2 as non-working days is expected to stimulate tourism and travel in Bulgaria over the holiday period. This measure is intended to facilitate a smoother transition to the euro, while effectively creating a longer New Year break. Further reading: Bulgaria to Declare December 31 and January 2 Holidays for Euro Adoption Combined with the weekend of January 3 and 4, the measure would provide Bulgarians with a total of five days