Religious holiday
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross, known in Bulgaria as Krastovden, is observed on 14 September with strict fasting, pilgrimage and traditions marking the start of autumn.
🎂 Name days: Krastyo Krastina
✦ Daily calendar
Also: Exaltation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross of the Lord (Krastovden) (Strict fast)
Current information for 2026.
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross, known in Bulgaria as Krastovden, is observed on 14 September with strict fasting, pilgrimage and traditions marking the start of autumn.
🎂 Name days: Krastyo Krastina
Source: Bulgarian Patriarchate church calendar, checked 2026-10-15
See the weekday and whether the date is a day off.
| Year | Weekday | Workday status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday | Working day |
| 2027 | Tuesday | Working day |
| 2028 | Thursday | Working day |
| 2029 | Friday | Working day |
| 2030 | Saturday | Day off |
For a standard Monday-to-Friday working week. Additional officially declared days off may change the calendar.