Public Holidays in Georgia 2026
17 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Georgia's public-holiday calendar combines Orthodox Christian feast days with independence, national unity and family-related civic holidays.
Georgia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year holiday |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Epiphany |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Mother's Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Apr 9 | Thursday | National Unity Day |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| Apr 11 | Saturday | Orthodox Holy Saturday |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Day of Remembrance of the Dead |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory over Fascism Day |
| May 12 | Tuesday | Saint Andrew the First-Called Day |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Saint Mary's Day |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | Svetitskhovloba |
| Nov 23 | Monday | Saint George's Day |
The 2027 Orthodox Easter dates are calendar-determined; one-off government bridge days are not included.
Orthodox Easter and Independence Day 2026
The Easter holiday period runs from Good Friday through Monday's Day of Remembrance of the Dead. Independence Day is fixed on 26 May and is one of the country's largest civic celebrations.
Holiday Rules in Georgia
Thirteen fixed dates are established by law, while the four-day Orthodox Easter period moves each year according to the Orthodox calendar.
Georgia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 26 May.
- The Easter public-holiday period lasts four days.
- Mother's Day is a national day off on 3 March.
- Georgia remains on UTC+4 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Georgia Independence Day?
It is observed on 26 May.
How long is the Orthodox Easter holiday period?
It runs from Good Friday through Monday, the Day of Remembrance of the Dead.
Is Mother's Day a public holiday?
Yes. 3 March is a national day off.
How many official public holidays are there?
Georgia's official framework includes fixed holidays plus the movable four-day Easter period.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official national tourism portal summary of Georgia's statutory national holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source note: the linked government tourism portal is an official institutional cross-reference, not the underlying statute. Any later gazette, labour-law amendment or government holiday declaration takes precedence.