Flower Delivery in Bulgaria Over Christmas and New Year
Yes, flowers can be delivered in Bulgaria over Christmas and New Year, but not on every day. FlowersBulgaria delivers next day, Monday to Saturday, and makes no deliveries on Sundays or main public holidays, so the gaps fall on December 24 to 27 and on January 1.
Is Flower Delivery in Bulgaria Open Over the Christmas Holidays?
Bulgaria celebrates Christmas on December 25, and the evening before, Badni vecher (Бъдни вечер), is a traditional family dinner. In 2026, December 25 falls on a Friday. December 24 (Thursday) and December 26 (Saturday) are also public holidays, so no flowers go out on any of those three days.
The practical answer is to plan the delivery for Wednesday, December 23, or for Monday, December 28. Either date avoids the closure completely.
Which Days Over Christmas and New Year Have No Deliveries?
The closed days are fixed. The table below covers the holiday window from December 2026 to early January 2027, with the last open day before each closure and the order-by time for each open day.
| Date | Day | Delivery | Order by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Last open day before Christmas | Open | Tue, Dec 22, before midnight Bulgaria time |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Closed, public holiday | Not applicable |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day (Koleda) | Closed, public holiday | Not applicable |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Second holiday day | Closed, public holiday | Not applicable |
| Sun, Dec 27, 2026 | Sunday | Closed | Not applicable |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | First open day after Christmas | Open | Sun, Dec 27, before midnight |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | Open | Wed, Dec 30, before midnight |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day (Nova godina) | Closed, public holiday | Not applicable |
| Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | First open day of 2027 | Open | Fri, Jan 1, before midnight (order earlier to be safe) |
Sundays are closed every week, so the Sunday rows matter even when no holiday is involved.
How Does the Next-Day Rule Work Around the Holidays?
An order placed before midnight Bulgaria time goes out the next day, as long as that next day is a delivery day. Same-day delivery is not offered, so you cannot order on the morning of a delivery and expect it that day.
Here is how the rule plays out at the holidays. An order placed on Wednesday, December 23 would normally go out on Thursday, December 24, which is a public holiday. The first open day after the closure is Monday, December 28, so that is the realistic delivery date for anything ordered from December 23 onward.
Time zones matter too. In winter, Bulgaria is 7 hours ahead of New York, 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles and 2 hours ahead of London. A message sent at 9 p.m. in New York on December 22 is already December 23 in Bulgaria, so check the clock in Sofia before you assume a day is still open.
What Is the Latest Order Date to Get Flowers Before Christmas?
The latest order date for Christmas delivery is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, before midnight Bulgaria time. That gives delivery on Wednesday, December 23, the last open day before the holiday.
Do not wait until the last day. The site advises ordering at least 2 to 3 days ahead for holiday dates, which points to December 20 or 21 for a December 23 delivery. Ordering early also leaves room to fix an address or a card message. For gift ideas, read our Christmas flower guide.
Can I Send Flowers for New Year's Day in Bulgaria?
Not on January 1 itself. New Year's Day (Nova godina, Нова година) falls on Friday, January 1, 2027, and it is a public holiday, so there is no delivery that day.
The first open day of 2027 is Saturday, January 2. To get that delivery, place the order before midnight Bulgaria time on Friday, January 1, under the next-day rule. Since the order would be placed on a holiday, it is safer to order by Thursday, December 31, which is an open day.
If you want the flowers to arrive on New Year's Eve itself, December 31 is a normal working day. Order by Wednesday, December 30, for delivery that day.
What Should I Include in the Order So the Florist Can Deliver?
A local florist hand-delivers every order, so the details need to be complete the first time. Include these in your order:
- The recipient's full name
- The full delivery address, with city, street, number and any entrance or apartment details
- A phone number so the florist can coordinate the delivery
- A preferred time in the delivery instructions, which the florist tries to meet (exact time slots are not guaranteed)
- Your card message, since every order includes a free printed card
Delivery covers all of Bulgaria, including cities such as Plovdiv and Sofia.
How Do I Order from Abroad Before the Holiday Week?
Orders are accepted from any country. You pay in USD with an international Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, or with PayPal. EUR and GBP prices are shown for reference only. Bouquets start at USD 63.24, plus a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee.
Work backward from the closure. Pick the day you want the flowers to arrive, check the table above for the order-by time, and place the order a few days before that cutoff. If you are ordering from the US or Canada, remember the seven to ten hour time difference, so a late evening order at home may already belong to the next day in Bulgaria. For a general guide to sending from abroad, see how to send flowers to Bulgaria from abroad.
To order, go to flowersbulgaria.com and browse the flowers category. For a winter arrangement, the Winter Romance Vase is one option. Add the recipient's details and your card message, note the preferred time in the delivery instructions, and place the order before the cutoff for the day you need.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send flowers to Bulgaria on Christmas Day from the US?
No, flowers are not delivered in Bulgaria on December 25, because it is a public holiday. The last open day before Christmas in 2026 is Wednesday, December 23, so order before midnight Bulgaria time on Tuesday, December 22. Orders from the US are accepted and paid in USD.
Do florists in Bulgaria deliver on Sundays?
FlowersBulgaria does not deliver on Sundays or on main public holidays. Deliveries run Monday to Saturday, next day, for orders placed before midnight Bulgaria time. If you order on a Sunday, the flowers will go out on Monday.
Can I choose an exact delivery time for New Year's Eve?
You can write a preferred time in the delivery instructions, and the florist tries to meet it. Exact time slots are not guaranteed, so plan around a general window rather than a fixed hour. New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2026, is an open delivery day.
How much does a holiday flower delivery to Bulgaria cost?
Bouquets start at USD 63.24, and there is a flat delivery fee of USD 14.95 on every order. You are charged in USD, and EUR and GBP amounts are shown for reference. Every order also includes a free printed card message.