Bulgaria to Adopt the Euro as of 1 January 2026

On 8 July 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted a Decision on the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Bulgaria, in accordance with Article 140(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Under this Decision, the euro will become the official currency of Bulgaria as of 1 January 2026, which is the date of the euro’s introduction in the country.

The official conversion rate at which the national currency will be exchanged for the euro, as set out in the Council Decision of 8 July 2025, is: EUR 1 = BGN 1.95583.

Additional information on matters related to the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria can be found on the official website dedicated to the country’s accession to the euro area, created as part of the Communication Strategy for the adoption of the euro.

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