| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-06 | Christmas and Epiphany | National |
| 2026-01-27 | Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Defenders of the Fatherland | National |
| 2026-01-28 | Army Day | National |
| 2026-03-08 | Women's Day | National |
| 2026-04-24 | Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Armenian Genocide | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-09 | Victory and Peace Day | National |
| 2026-05-28 | Republic Day | National |
| 2026-07-05 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2026-09-21 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-12-31 | New Year's Eve | National |
How many public holidays does Armenia have in 2026?
Armenia has 13 public holidays in 2026: 13 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, June, August, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Armenia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Armenia 2026
Armenia's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Thu 1 - Sun 4 January: New Year's Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 1 January to Sunday 4 January).
- Fri 24 - Sun 26 April: Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Armenian Genocide (3-day weekend, Friday 24 April to Sunday 26 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 19 - Mon 21 September: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 19 September to Monday 21 September).
Observed and substitute holidays in Armenia 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Armenia is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Armenia: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Armenia in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Armenia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Armenia (2026)
Our Armenia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Women's Day
Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March as International Women's Day, recognising the achievements of women and campaigning for gender equality. It developed from early twentieth century labour and suffrage movements in Europe and North America and was formally adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries it is a public holiday, and it is traditional to give flowers and small gifts to women.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Republic Day
Republic Day marks the anniversary of the founding of a republic or of the adoption of a republican constitution. India observes it on 26 January with a large military and cultural parade in New Delhi, Italy on 2 June, Turkey on 29 October and Iran on 1 April. It is generally a public holiday characterised by official ceremonies, flag displays and speeches reviewing the institutions of the state.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day commemorates the adoption or signing of a country's constitution. The date varies by nation: Norway marks 17 May, Denmark 5 June, Poland 3 May, Spain 6 December, India 26 January and Japan 3 May. It is usually a public holiday marked by official ceremonies, parades and educational events about citizenship. In several countries it is treated as a celebration of national identity as much as of the legal document itself.