In this blog post, we explore these and mark your diary for your first or next trip to visit to Georgia, be sure this information comes in handy!
How many public holidays are there in Georgia? Georgia has 17 official public holidays, with some religious and others secular. These days, many private sector businesses (including banks) and all government institutions do not work, albeit restaurants, café-bars, and nightclubs remain open.
- 1st and 2nd of January – New Year
- 7th of January – Christmas
- 19th of January – Epiphany
- 3rd of March – Mother’s Day
- 8th of March – International Women’s Day
- 9th of April – Day of National Unity
- 9th of May – Day of Victory over Fascism
- 12th of May – Saint Andrew the First-Called Day
- 26th of May – Independence Day
- 28th of August – Saint Mary’s Day
- 14th of October – Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (also known as Svetitskhovloba or Mtskhetoba)
- 23rd of November – St. George’s Day
In addition, Orthodox Easter weekend represents one of the most important holidays of the year in Georgia, with Good Friday and Easter Monday both official holidays.