Armenia (AM)
Affordable Caucasus base with a fast-growing tech scene, rich culture, straightforward residency options, low flat income tax, strong diaspora links and increasingly international Yerevan.
Capital: Yerevan
Region: Europe
Language: Armenian
Currency: AMD (֏)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 30)
Emergency: 911
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Public Holidays 2026
14 holidays in Armenia. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Նոր տարի
Nationwide non-working day; many offices remain quiet through early January.
Fri 2
New Year Holiday Public Holiday
Ամանորի տոն
Second New Year holiday.
Tue 6
Armenian Christmas Public Holiday
Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Armenian Apostolic Christmas and Epiphany.
Tue 27
Day of Remembrance Public Holiday
Հիշատակի օր
Non-working remembrance day.
Wed 28
Army Day Public Holiday
Բանակի օր
National Army Day.
March 2026
Sun 8
International Women's Day Public Holiday
Կանանց միջազգային օր
Falls on Sunday in 2026; check substitute-day announcements.
April 2026
Fri 24
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Public Holiday
Հայոց ցեղասպանության զոհերի հիշատակի օր
Major remembrance day; Tsitsernakaberd area is very busy.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Zatik
Easter Monday — public holiday in Armenia (Western Easter, Apr 6 in 2026). Verify against the official Armenian government calendar annually.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Աշխատանքի օր
Nationwide public holiday.
Sat 9
Victory and Peace Day Public Holiday
Հաղթանակի և խաղաղության տոն
Falls on Saturday in 2026; verify substitute-day announcements.
Thu 28
Republic Day Public Holiday
Հանրապետության օր
Commemorates the First Republic.
July 2026
Sun 5
Constitution Day Public Holiday
Սահմանադրության օր
Falls on Sunday in 2026; check official workday transfers.
September 2026
Mon 21
Independence Day Public Holiday
Անկախության օր
National independence holiday.
December 2026
Thu 31
New Year's Eve Public Holiday
Ամանորի նախօրե
Non-working day before New Year.
Note: Some holidays in Armenia apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.