Observances on this date
Tradition
St Theodore’s Day
St Theodore’s Day, or Todorovden, falls on the first Saturday of Orthodox Lent. Known as “Horse Easter” in Bulgaria, it is celebrated with horse races and ritual breads.
🎂 Name days: Тодор, Тодорка, Теодор, Теодора
International observance
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day on 8 March celebrates women’s rights and achievements. It is widely observed in Bulgaria, but it is not a public holiday or a day off.