Public Holidays in Armenia 2026
13 national non-working holiday dates in 2026
Armenia has 13 national non-working holiday dates in calendar year 2026 under the current holidays and commemoration-days law, including 27 January as Remembrance Day for Fallen Defenders.
Armenia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year's Day, Day 2 |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Armenian Christmas |
| Jan 27 | Tuesday | Remembrance Day for Fallen Defenders |
| Jan 28 | Wednesday | Army Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Apr 24 | Friday | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory and Peace Day |
| May 28 | Thursday | Republic Day |
| Jul 5 | Sunday | Constitution Day |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Independence Day |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Holiday rules can vary by sector or locality. Future religious and officially declared dates should be rechecked before travel, payroll or business planning.
Armenian Christmas and National Days 2026
Holiday Rules in Armenia
Armenia's statutory national holidays are distinct from the country's many official observance days. This table focuses on national holidays rather than every commemorative date in the Armenian calendar.
Armenia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Armenian Christmas is celebrated on 6 January.
- Republic Day is 28 May and Independence Day is 21 September.
- 24 April is Genocide Remembrance Day.
- Armenia also has many official observances that are not national days off.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Christmas in Armenia?
Armenian Christmas is celebrated on 6 January.
When is Armenia Independence Day?
Independence Day is 21 September.
What is Republic Day?
Republic Day on 28 May commemorates the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918.
Are all Armenian commemorative days public holidays?
No. Armenia has many observance days that do not necessarily create a nationwide day off.
Sources & methodology
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Current official legal text defining Armenia's non-working holidays, including the July 2026 amendments.