Public Holidays in Georgia
Statutory public holidays in Georgia, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Georgia at a glance
Georgia’s public holidays mix Orthodox Christian dates with national commemorations. The Georgian Orthodox Church uses the old Julian calendar, so Christmas falls on 7 January and New Year is celebrated twice.
Independence Day on 26 May and Mtskhetoba, the celebration of the ancient capital, are among the main secular dates.
Georgia public holidays 2026
Georgia has 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| New Year's Day | Jan 2Fri | National |
| Christmas Day | Jan 7Wed | National |
| Epiphany | Jan 19Mon | National |
| Mother's Day | Mar 3Tue | National |
| International Women's Day | Mar 8Sun | National |
| National Unity Day | Apr 9Thu | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 10Fri | National |
| Holy Saturday | Apr 11Sat | National |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 12Sun | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 13Mon | National |
| Day of Victory over Fascism | May 9Sat | National |
Showing 12 of 18 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Georgia
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Georgia.
Tbilisi
A capital of sulphur baths, carved wooden balconies and a cavernous nightlife scene.
Batumi
A subtropical seaside city of palm-lined boulevards, casinos and modern towers.
Kutaisi
The historic capital of Colchis, with a cathedral and nearby cave monasteries.
Mtskheta
A small town of UNESCO churches at the meeting of two rivers, the spiritual heart of Georgia.
Kazbegi
A high Caucasus village beneath Mount Kazbek and its hilltop Trinity Church.
Top attractions in Georgia
The places that draw most visitors to Georgia.
Gergeti Trinity Church
A stone church at 2,170 metres, standing alone beneath the Kazbek glaciers.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
A cathedral holding what tradition says is Christ's robe, burial site of Georgian kings.
Ushguli
One of Europe's highest permanently inhabited settlements, with Svan stone towers.
Vardzia
A cave monastery carved into a cliff face, once home to hundreds of monks.
Narikala Fortress
A hilltop fortress above Tbilisi's old town and its sulphur baths.
Gelati Monastery
A medieval monastery and academy outside Kutaisi, long the intellectual centre of Georgia.
Festivals, food and getting around Georgia
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 2)
Falls on Jan 2
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Orthodox Christmas Day
Falls on Jan 7
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Orthodox Epiphany
Falls on Jan 19
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Valentine's Day
Falls on Feb 14
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Mothers' Day
Falls on Mar 3
Food & drink
Getting around
Marshrutka minibuses reach almost everywhere cheaply; the mountain roads of Svaneti and Kazbegi are spectacular but slow.
Travelling around Georgia’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Georgia 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
Georgia'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.
Georgia public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Georgia have?
Georgia has 18 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 Georgia is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Georgia'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, Georgia typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Georgia?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Georgia?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Georgia
School term dates in Georgia
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.