Liberation Day in Bulgaria (2020)

**Liberation Day in Bulgaria was observed on March 3, 2020**, marking the national holiday *Ден на освобождението на България от Османско робство* (Day of Liberation from Ottoman Oppression). Celebrated nationwide, this date commemorates Bulgaria’s formal end to over 500 years of Ottoman rule, following the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78) and the Treaty of San Stefano. The holiday reflects Bulgaria’s historical struggle for independence and remains a significant cultural observance. |Ден на освобождението на България от Османско робство (Day of Liberation from Ottoman Oppression). |Yes, it is observed across the entire country as a public holiday.