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 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.