Georgia (GE)
Caucasus gateway with long visa-free stays for many nationalities, low business taxes, mountain-and-wine culture, and a fast-changing 2026 work-permit environment.
Capital: Tbilisi
Region: Europe
Language: Georgian
Currency: GEL (₾)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 34)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
18 holidays in Georgia. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Akhali ts'eli
First day of the New Year break.
Fri 2
New Year Holiday Public Holiday
Bedoba
Second New Year public holiday.
Wed 7
Orthodox Christmas Public Holiday
Kristeshoba
Georgian Orthodox Christmas.
Mon 19
Orthodox Epiphany Public Holiday
Natlisgheba
Blessing of waters; public offices close.
March 2026
Tue 3
Mother's Day Public Holiday
Dedis dghe
National public holiday.
Sun 8
International Women's Day Public Holiday
Kalta saertashoriso dghe
Falls on Sunday in 2026; Georgia does not always move weekend holidays.
April 2026
Thu 9
Independence Restoration Day Public Holiday
Erovnuli ertianobis dghe
Also commemorates the 1989 Tbilisi tragedy.
Fri 10
Orthodox Good Friday Public Holiday
Tsiteli paraskevi
Part of Orthodox Easter long weekend.
Sat 11
Orthodox Holy Saturday Public Holiday
Didi shabati
Part of Orthodox Easter long weekend.
Sun 12
Orthodox Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Aghdgoma
Major family and religious holiday.
Mon 13
Orthodox Easter Monday Public Holiday
Aghdgomis orshabati
Cemetery visits and family observance.
May 2026
Sat 9
Victory Day Public Holiday
Pashizmze gamarjvebis dghe
Victory over Fascism Day.
Tue 12
Saint Andrew the First-Called Day Public Holiday
Tsinda andria pirveltsodebulis dghe
Religious and national holiday.
Sun 17
Day of Family Purity and Respect for Parents Public Holiday
Ojakhi sitsmindisa da mshobelta pativistsemis dghe
Public holiday since 2024.
Tue 26
Independence Day Public Holiday
Damoukideblobis dghe
National Day; parades/events in Tbilisi.
August 2026
Fri 28
Day of the Assumption of Mary Public Holiday
Mariamoba
Major Georgian Orthodox holiday.
October 2026
Wed 14
Svetitskhovloba Public Holiday
Svetitskhovloba / Mtskhetoba
Holiday linked to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta.
November 2026
Mon 23
Saint George's Day Public Holiday
Giorgoba
Major national religious holiday.
Note: Some holidays in Georgia apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.