Public Holidays in Armenia
Statutory public holidays in Armenia, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Armenia at a glance
Armenia combines fixed-date national holidays with the liturgical calendar of the Armenian Apostolic Church, one of the world’s oldest Christian traditions. Christmas falls on 6 January rather than 25 December.
Genocide Remembrance Day on 24 April and Independence Day on 21 September are the most significant secular dates, both marked by ceremonies in Yerevan.
Armenia public holidays 2026
Armenia has 13 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| New Year's Day | Jan 2Fri | National |
| Christmas and Epiphany | Jan 6Tue | National |
| Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Defenders of the Fatherland | Jan 27Tue | National |
| Army Day | Jan 28Wed | National |
| Women's Day | Mar 8Sun | National |
| Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Armenian Genocide | Apr 24Fri | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Victory and Peace Day | May 9Sat | National |
| Republic Day | May 28Thu | National |
| Constitution Day | Jul 5Sun | National |
| Independence Day | Sep 21Mon | National |
Showing 12 of 13 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Armenia
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Armenia.
Yerevan
A pink-tuff capital of wide boulevards, cafe terraces and the cascade of monumental stairways.
Gyumri
A city of 19th-century black-stone architecture and a strong artistic tradition, rebuilt after the 1988 earthquake.
Vanadzor
A green, forested city in the Debed valley and a base for the northern monasteries.
Dilijan
A spa town in wooded hills often called Armenian Switzerland, with hiking trails and old crafts.
Goris
A stone town of cave dwellings and balconied houses on the road toward Tatev.
Top attractions in Armenia
The places that draw most visitors to Armenia.
Geghard Monastery
A monastery partly carved directly into the cliffs of the Azat valley.
Garni Temple
A first-century colonnaded temple, the only standing Greco-Roman structure in the region.
Lake Sevan
One of the world's largest high-altitude freshwater lakes, with a monastery on its peninsula.
Tatev Monastery
A ninth-century clifftop monastery reached by the Wings of Tatev cableway.
Khor Virap
A monastery on the plain below Mount Ararat, where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned.
Matenadaran
Yerevan's manuscript library holding one of the richest collections of medieval illuminations.
Festivals, food and getting around Armenia
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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New Year's Day (Day 2)
Falls on Jan 2
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Christmas Eve
Falls on Jan 5
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Christmas Day
Falls on Jan 6
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Christmas Remembrance Day
Falls on Jan 7
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Army Day
Falls on Jan 28
Food & drink
Getting around
Marshrutka minibuses reach most towns from Yerevan; the Wings of Tatev cable car and shared taxis cover the mountain routes.
Travelling around Armenia’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Armenia tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Armenia's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Armenia public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Armenia have?
Armenia has 13 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Armenia is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Armenia's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Armenia typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Armenia?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Armenia?
Calendars are published for 2027, 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Armenia
School term dates in Armenia
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.