Public holidays in Georgia in 2027
Georgia has 18 official public holidays in 2027, 13 of them on weekdays (Monday to Friday). The list follows the Labour Code. The Easter days move every year; the other dates are fixed.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's DayThe first day of the new year. | |
| Saturday | BedobaThe second day of the new year. By folk belief, the way you spend Bedoba sets the luck of the whole year. | |
| Thursday | Orthodox ChristmasThe Nativity of Christ by the Orthodox (Julian) calendar, marked with Alilo processions in Tbilisi and other cities. | |
| Tuesday | Epiphany (Natlisgeba)The Baptism of Christ (Theophany). Churches bless water on this day. | |
| Wednesday | Mother's DayGeorgia has marked Mother's Day on 3 March since 1991. | |
| Monday | International Women's DayInternational Women's Day, 8 March. | |
| Friday | National Unity DayOn 9 April 1989 Soviet troops broke up a peaceful rally in Tbilisi. On the same day in 1991 Georgia adopted its Act of Restoration of Independence. | |
| Friday | Good FridayThe Friday before Easter, the day of the Crucifixion. | |
| Saturday | Holy SaturdayThe Saturday before Easter. The Easter service begins in churches at night. | |
| Sunday | Orthodox Easter SundayThe Resurrection of Christ by the Orthodox calendar. The date moves every year. | |
| Monday | Easter MondayThe Monday after Easter, also a day off. | |
| Sunday | Victory DayVictory over fascism in the Second World War. | |
| Wednesday | St Andrew the First-Called DayThe day Apostle Andrew the First-Called, who preached Christianity in Georgia, is remembered for coming to the country. | |
| Monday | Day of Family Sanctity and Respect for ParentsA new public holiday, added to the Labour Code in 2024. | |
| Wednesday | Independence DayGeorgia declared independence on 26 May 1918. Celebrations are traditionally held in Tbilisi. | |
| Saturday | Dormition of the Mother of God (Mariamoba)The Dormition of the Virgin Mary. | |
| Thursday | Svetitskhovloba (Mtskhetoba)The feast of the Lord's Robe and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, celebrated mainly in Mtskheta. | |
| Tuesday | St George's Day (Giorgoba)St George's Day, one of Georgia's biggest feasts. |
Long weekends
Times when a holiday joins a weekend for three or more days off in a row:
- 1 January, Friday – 3 January, Sunday (3 days)
- 6 March, Saturday – 8 March, Monday (3 days)
- 9 April, Friday – 11 April, Sunday (3 days)
- 30 April, Friday – 3 May, Monday (4 days)
- 15 May, Saturday – 17 May, Monday (3 days)
Orthodox Easter in coming years
Orthodox Easter is calculated by the Julian calendar, so its date changes every year. The days off are Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
- 2027: 2 May
- 2028: 16 April
- 2029: 8 April
- 2030: 28 April
- 2031: 13 April
Frequently asked questions
Does work on a public holiday count as overtime?
Under Georgia's Labour Code, work on a public holiday counts as overtime and is paid as overtime. The details should also be set out in the employment contract.
Can extra days off be announced?
Yes. The government can declare an extra day off, for example on election day. When that happens we update this page.
Are banks and public services open on holidays?
Government offices are usually closed on public holidays. Some services, such as Public Service Halls, some bank branches and shops, may stay open, so check opening hours locally.