Public holidays
Georgia: 18 public holiday dates in 2026 (18 days off) and 18 in 2027 (18 days off), with 248 working days in 2026 and 248 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Friday 2 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 7 January 2026 | 2026-W02 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Monday 19 January 2026 | 2026-W04 | Epiphany | Yes |
| Tuesday 3 March 2026 | 2026-W10 | Mother's Day | Yes |
| Sunday 8 March 2026 | 2026-W10 | International Women's Day | Yes |
| Thursday 9 April 2026 | 2026-W15 | National Unity Day | Yes |
| Friday 10 April 2026 | 2026-W15 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Saturday 11 April 2026 | 2026-W15 | Holy Saturday | Yes |
| Sunday 12 April 2026 | 2026-W15 | Easter Sunday | Yes |
| Monday 13 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| Saturday 9 May 2026 | 2026-W19 | Day of Victory over Fascism | Yes |
| Tuesday 12 May 2026 | 2026-W20 | Saint Andrew's Day | Yes |
| Sunday 17 May 2026 | 2026-W20 | Day of Family Sanctity and Respect for Parents | Yes |
| Tuesday 26 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Friday 28 August 2026 | 2026-W35 | Dormition of the Mother of God | Yes |
| Wednesday 14 October 2026 | 2026-W42 | Holiday of Svetitskhovloba, Robe of Jesus | Yes |
| Monday 23 November 2026 | 2026-W48 | Saint George's Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Saturday 2 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Thursday 7 January 2027 | 2027-W01 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 19 January 2027 | 2027-W03 | Epiphany | Yes |
| Wednesday 3 March 2027 | 2027-W09 | Mother's Day | Yes |
| Monday 8 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | International Women's Day | Yes |
| Friday 9 April 2027 | 2027-W14 | National Unity Day | Yes |
| Friday 30 April 2027 | 2027-W17 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | Holy Saturday | Yes |
| Sunday 2 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | Easter Sunday | Yes |
| Monday 3 May 2027 | 2027-W18 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| Sunday 9 May 2027 | 2027-W18 | Day of Victory over Fascism | Yes |
| Wednesday 12 May 2027 | 2027-W19 | Saint Andrew's Day | Yes |
| Monday 17 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Day of Family Sanctity and Respect for Parents | Yes |
| Wednesday 26 May 2027 | 2027-W21 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 28 August 2027 | 2027-W34 | Dormition of the Mother of God | Yes |
| Thursday 14 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | Holiday of Svetitskhovloba, Robe of Jesus | Yes |
| Tuesday 23 November 2027 | 2027-W47 | Saint George's Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April 2026 | Friday 30 April 2027 | +20 days |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday 11 April 2026 | Saturday 1 May 2027 | +20 days, changes month |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 12 April 2026 | Sunday 2 May 2027 | +20 days, changes month |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April 2026 | Monday 3 May 2027 | +20 days, changes month |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| April | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| May | 19 | 17 | −2 |
| June | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| December | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Q1 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| Q2 | 60 | 59 | −1 |
| Q3 | 65 | 66 | +1 |
| Q4 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Year | 248 | 248 | 0 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
Epiphany, also known as Theophany in the Eastern Churches, is a Christian feast commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus and the wedding at Cana. In Western Christianity it commemorates principally the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. Customs include Epiphany singing, blessing houses and eating Three Kings Cake.
At work: Fine to mention; in many places it is a family occasion rather than a working day.
A day to honour mothers. The date differs by country: in the United States it is the second Sunday of May, in Lithuania the first Sunday of May, in Latvia and Samoa the second Sunday of May, and in Madagascar the last Sunday of May. Other countries tie it to another day: Costa Rica to 15 August (the Assumption of Mary), Panama to 8 December (the Immaculate Conception), Syria to the spring equinox, and Georgia to 3 March. Tajikistan celebrates it on 8 March, with International Women's Day.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Check which day the colleague celebrates, since it is not the same everywhere; the card shows the date.
Celebrated on 8 March, it commemorates women's fight for equality and the women's rights movement, and gives focus to gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. It grew out of labour movements in Europe and North America in the early 20th century, and is a public holiday in the countries listed.
At work: Welcome to mention. In several countries it is a day off; the card shows the official days off.
9 April commemorates the 1989 Tbilisi tragedy, when an anti-Soviet demonstration on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi was dispersed by the Soviet Army, resulting in 20 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
At work: A solemn day; mention it only with respect. A day off.
A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
At work: Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid "Happy Good Friday". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.
The last day of Holy Week, between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, when Christians prepare for Easter. It commemorates the time Jesus lay in the tomb. Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican churches begin the Easter Vigil service on this day.
At work: Fine to mention with care: a quiet day before Easter. A day off in the places that list it; the card shows the official days off.
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.
9 May marks the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. In Georgia it is also Europe Day.
At work: Fine to mention with respect. A day off.
12 May is the day of Saint Andrew the First-Called, a public holiday in Georgia.
At work: Welcome to mention, especially among Orthodox Christians. A day off.
17 May is a celebration of Family Day, originated by the Georgian Orthodox Church.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
Marks 26 May 1918, the proclamation of the Democratic Republic of Georgia.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
A Great Feast of the Orthodox churches that celebrates the 'falling asleep' (death) of Mary, the Mother of God, and her being taken up into heaven. It is observed on 15 August, which for churches using the Julian calendar is 28 August on the Gregorian calendar.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
14 October is the celebration of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, the first Christian church in Georgia. According to the chronicles, the holy chiton (robe) of the Saviour is buried under the church.
At work: Welcome to mention, especially among Orthodox Christians. A day off.
23 November is Giorgoba, the day of Saint George, a patron saint of Georgia.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
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