Bulgaria officially adopts the euro as of the first day of 2026 and becomes the 21st member of the eurozone. This happens exactly 19 years after the country joined the European Union. Until the end of January, the lev will remain a legal means of payment alongside the euro, and from February 1 the »»»

The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formally began the process of joining the eurozone in 2018. Starting on 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will replace the lev with the euro as its national currency. The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formall»»»