December 8 – Bulgarian Students’ Holiday

On December 8, all students in Bulgaria celebrate their holiday. The beginning of this holiday is closely related to the first, and until 1920 – the only school of higher education in Bulgaria – the Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. Par. 25 of the general rules of the university published in 1905 reads: “On November 25 (December 8), Day of St. Kliment Ohridski and holiday of the University, the new Rector is officially introduced. The former Rector reads a report on the university’s development, and the new Rector delivers an academic speech.” This was the official start of December 8 as Bulgarian students’ holiday. The celebration of the day was canceled in 1944, and moved to November 17, when the International Day of Student Solidarity is. In 1962, December 8 was restored as holiday of the University. https://maps.app.goo.gl/aXHLBk9m9FYJqeaZ6