Archangel Michael’s Day
Archangel Michael’s Day falls on 8 November and honours Saint Archangel Michael and the heavenly powers. It is also a name day and the Bulgarian police’s celebration.
🎂 Name days: Angel Angelina Mihail Mihaela
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Also: Bulgarian Police Day · 7th Sunday after the Sunday after the Exaltation
Current information for 2026.
Archangel Michael’s Day falls on 8 November and honours Saint Archangel Michael and the heavenly powers. It is also a name day and the Bulgarian police’s celebration.
🎂 Name days: Angel Angelina Mihail Mihaela
Bulgarian Police Day on 8 November honours police officers and remembers those who died on duty. It is a professional observance, not a public holiday in Bulgaria.
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 | Sunday | Day off |
| 2027 | Monday | Working day |
| 2028 | Wednesday | Working day |
| 2029 | Thursday | Working day |
| 2030 | Friday | Working day |
For a standard Monday-to-Friday working week. Additional officially declared days off may change the calendar.