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Georgia Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Georgia?

The next public holiday in Georgia is Independence Day on May 26, 2026.

Q: Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Georgia?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Georgia in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Georgia in 2026.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday	ახალი წელი	New Year's Day	Public
Jan 2, 2026 Friday	ახალი წელი	New Year's Day	Public
Jan 7, 2026 Wednesday	ქრისტეშობა	Christmas Day (Orthodox)	Public
Jan 19, 2026 Monday	ნათლისღება	Epiphany (Orthodox)	Public
Mar 3, 2026 Tuesday	დედის დღე	Mother's Day	Public
Mar 8, 2026 Sunday	ქალთა საერთაშორისო დღე	International Women's Day	Public
Apr 9, 2026 Thursday	ეროვნული ერთიანობის დღე	National Unity Day	Public
Apr 10, 2026 Friday	ძველი პარასკევი	Good Friday	Public
Apr 11, 2026 Saturday	დიდი შაბათი	Holy Saturday	Public
Apr 12, 2026 Sunday	აღდგომის კვირა	Easter Sunday	Public
Apr 13, 2026 Monday	აღდგომის ორშაბათი	Easter Monday	Public
May 9, 2026 Saturday	ფაშიზმზე გამარჯვების დღე	Day of Victory over Fascism	Public
May 12, 2026 Tuesday	წმინდა მოციქულის ანდრია პირველწოდებულის საქართველოში შემოსვლის დღე	Saint Andrew the First-Called Day	Public
May 26, 2026 Tuesday	დამოუკიდებლობის დღე	Independence Day	Public
Aug 28, 2026 Friday	მარიამობა	Saint Mary's Day	Public
Oct 14, 2026 Wednesday	სვეტიცხოვლობა	Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedra	Public
Nov 23, 2026 Monday	გიორგობა	Saint George's Day	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Georgia have in 2026?

Georgia has 17 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Georgia?

The next public holiday in Georgia is Independence Day on May 26, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Georgia?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Georgia. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Georgia?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Georgia.

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Georgia?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Georgia in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Georgia?

In Georgia, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Georgia in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Georgia for 2026.

Do public holidays in Georgia affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Georgia, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.