| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-07 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-01-19 | Epiphany | National |
| 2026-03-03 | Mother's Day | National |
| 2026-03-08 | International Women's Day | National |
| 2026-04-09 | National Unity Day | National |
| 2026-04-10 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-11 | Holy Saturday | National |
| 2026-04-12 | Easter Sunday | National |
| 2026-04-13 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-05-09 | Day of Victory over Fascism | National |
| 2026-05-12 | Saint Andrew's Day | National |
| 2026-05-17 | Day of Family Sanctity and Respect for Parents | National |
| 2026-05-26 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-08-28 | Dormition of the Mother of God | National |
| 2026-10-14 | Holiday of Svetitskhovloba, Robe of Jesus | National |
| 2026-11-23 | Saint George's Day | National |
How many public holidays does Georgia have in 2026?
Georgia has 18 public holidays in 2026: 18 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 23 November 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, June, July, September, December. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Georgia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Georgia 2026
Georgia's public holidays create 5 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).
- Sat 17 - Mon 19 January: Epiphany (3-day weekend, Saturday 17 January to Monday 19 January).
- Thu 9 - Mon 13 April: National Unity Day (5-day weekend, Thursday 9 April to Monday 13 April).
- Fri 28 - Sun 30 August: Dormition of the Mother of God (3-day weekend, Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August).
- Sat 21 - Mon 23 November: Saint George's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 21 November to Monday 23 November).
Observed and substitute holidays in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Georgia 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 Georgia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Georgia (2026)
Our Georgia 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.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on 25 December is the Christian feast of the Nativity of Jesus and one of the most widely observed public holidays in the world. It is a legal holiday in most nations with Christian majorities or heritage, and a cultural holiday in many others. Customs include family gatherings, gift giving, special meals and decorated trees. Countries following the Julian or Oriental Orthodox calendars often celebrate on 7 January instead.
Epiphany
Epiphany on 6 January concludes the Twelve Days of Christmas and celebrates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the visit of the Magi. It is a public holiday in much of Europe and Latin America, where in Spanish speaking countries it is associated with the Three Kings and the giving of gifts to children. In churches following the Julian calendar the feast falls later in January.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day honours mothers and maternal figures. The date varies widely: many countries follow the second Sunday in May, the United Kingdom observes Mothering Sunday in Lent, and several Arab countries mark it on the spring equinox. In some nations, including much of Eastern Europe and parts of Africa, it is an official public holiday. Families typically give flowers, cards and small gifts, and many people visit their mothers.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day on 8 March celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calls attention to gender equality. It grew out of labour movement campaigns in the early twentieth century and was adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries, especially in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa, it is an official public holiday, and flowers are traditionally given to women.