Public holidays in Georgia
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| Date | English name | Georgian name | Transliteration | Remarks | Illustration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 January | New Year's Day | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | File:Chichilaki Georgian Christmas tree.jpg | |
| 7 January | Orthodox Christmas | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | File:Alilo 2008.jpg | |
| 19 January | Baptism of Jesus Christ | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | File:Baptism. Works of Gregory the Theologian A-109, 73v, 12th c.jpg | |
| 3 March | Mother's Day | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | ||
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | ||
| 9 April | National Unity Day | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | Commemoration of the April 9 tragedy 1989 (also known as Tbilisi Massacre, Tbilisi tragedy) when on Rustaveli Avenue, in Tbilisi an anti-Soviet demonstration was dispersed by the Soviet Army, resulting in 20 deaths and hundreds of injuries. | File:Richard Norland on Rustaveli Ave 09.04.2015.jpg |
| Moveable | Eastern Orthodox Good Friday, Great Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday of Bright Week | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | On Bright Monday, the Georgian Orthodox Church serves Liturgy for Dismissals | File:Pirosmani. Easter eggs.jpg |
| 9 May | Day of Victory over Fascism, Europe Day | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | File:US Amb Norland & Georgian WWII veteran 09.05.15.jpg | |
| 12 May | Saint Andrew the First-Called Day | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | Celebration of day of Apostle Andrew the 'first-called', founder of Georgian Orthodox Church | |
| 17 May | Day of Family Purity and Respect for Parents[1] | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | Celebration of Family Day, originated by Georgian Orthodox Church. Coincides with anniversary of 2013 Tbilisi anti-homophobia rally protests, where LGBT rights activists clashed with church members and clergy, as well as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. | |
| 26 May | Independence Day | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | On May 26, 1918 National Council of Georgia declared national independence of Georgian people and creation of Democratic Republic of Georgia. The statehood of Georgia was restored after 117 years (from 1801) | File:Georgian soldiers during the independence day of Georgia, Tbilisi (1).jpg |
| 28 August | Saint Mary's Day | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | File:Dormition of the Theotokos (Nekresi, 16th cent).jpg | |
| 14 October | Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (in Mtskheta) | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | Celebration of first Christian church in Georgia. According to chronicles, holy chiton (shirt) of Savior is buried under this church. | File:107 Mtskhéta La cathédrale de Svétitskhovéli.JPG |
| 23 November | Saint George's Day | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "lang". | Saint George (in Georgian: Script error: No such module "Lang". Script error: No such module "lang".) is a patron saint of Georgia | File:Gorijvari, Georgia — Church Gorijvari (Giorgoba 2010).jpg |
References
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Sources
- National holidays of Georgia - Article 30
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