Holidays and weekends in Georgia in 2026: complete official calendar

Georgia has traditionally been among the countries with the highest number of public holidays. This is particularly noticeable in 2026: with 18 public holidays, Georgia is the European leader in this regard.

For comparison:

• Nepal — 35 public holidays;
• Iran and Cambodia — 27 each;
• Brazil and Bhutan — 21 each;
• Colombia and India — 18.

Thus, the Georgian calendar of official holidays is one of the busiest in the world and the busiest in Europe.

What you need to know about public holidays in Georgia

Georgia’s working calendar includes 18 official public holidays, and work on these days is considered overtime.

However, there is one important feature: if a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no provision for transferring the day off.

In 2026, five public holidays fall on weekends, and no additional days off are provided for them.

Easter holidays in 2026: the longest break

One of the longest holiday periods in 2026 is associated with Easter.

From April 10 to April 13, 2026 (Friday to Monday), all days are declared holidays:

• Good Friday,
• Holy Saturday,
• Easter Sunday,
• Memorial Day (the second day of Easter).

If we add April 9, National Unity Day, to this, we get five consecutive days off, which is especially convenient for planning trips or vacations.

Official holidays in Georgia in 2026

Below is a complete list of public holidays:

• January 1 — New Year’s Day,
• January 2 — New Year’s Day,
• January 7 — Christmas,
• January 19 — Epiphany,
• March 3 — Mother’s Day,
• March 8 — International Women’s Day,
• April 9 — National Unity Day,
• April 10 — Good Friday,
• April 11 — Holy Saturday,
• April 12 — Easter,
• April 13 — Memorial Day (second day of Easter),
• May 9 — Victory Day over Fascism,
• May 12 — Memorial Day of St. Andrew the First‐Called,
• May 17 — Family and Respect for Parents Day,
• May 26 — Georgian Independence Day,
• August 28 — Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
• October 14 — Svetitskhovloba (Mtskheta),
• November 23 — Giorgoba, St. George the Victorious Day.

Why is this important for businesses and expats?

The holiday calendar in Georgia directly affects:

• the working hours of companies and banks;
• the processing times for documents;
• planning visits to government agencies;
• organizing relocation, business registration, and residence permits.

If you run a business, work with Georgian contractors, or are planning to move, keeping track of public holidays is critically important.

Need help with business or paperwork in Georgia?

The ESPERO team assists clients with all matters related to:

• registration of sole proprietorships and companies,
• temporary and permanent residence permits,
• taxes and reporting,
• bank accounts and relocation.

We help you plan your processes taking into account actual deadlines and public holidays — no surprises or delays.