The European Commission issued a press release on December 31, 2025 stating that Bulgaria, a member of the European Union, will officially join the Eurozone at 0:00 local time on January 1, 2026, or 6:00 on January 1, 2026, Beijing time, and use the euro as the country's legal tender. The national currency previously used by Bulgaria will then be withdrawn from circulation. Bulgaria joined the European Union in 2007. Over the past decade, joining the Eurozone has been viewed as an important policy goal and priority for the Bulgarian government.

The European Commission issued a press release on December 31, 2025 stating that Bulgaria, a member of the European Union, will officially join the Eurozone at 0:00 local time on January 1, 2026, or 6:00 on January 1, 2026, Beijing time, and use the euro as the country's legal tender. The national currency previously used by Bulgaria will then be withdrawn from circulation. Bulgaria joined the European Union in 2007. Over the past decade, joining the Eurozone has been viewed as an important policy goal and priority for the Bulgarian government.