Georgia Calendar 2025

Georgia's major public holidays in 2025 include: • New Year's Day and Second New Year's Day (January 1-2) • Orthodox Christmas (January 7) • Orthodox Epiphany (January 19) • International Women's Day (March 8) • Easter Sunday (April 20) • Independence Day (May 26) All these dates are official non-working days.

Georgia is predominantly Orthodox Christian, and religious holidays are widely observed. Key religious celebrations include: • Orthodox Christmas (January 7) - Different from Western Christmas • Orthodox Epiphany (January 19) - Celebration of Jesus's baptism • Easter Sunday (Date varies) - The most important religious celebration • Saint Mary's Day (August 28) • Saint George's Day (November 23) - Georgia's patron saint

During official public holidays: • Government offices and banks are closed • Most private businesses either close or operate with reduced hours • Essential services remain operational • Shopping centers and tourist attractions often stay open • Public transportation runs on holiday schedules

Independence Day (May 26) commemorates the establishment of the First Georgian Republic in 1918. It features: • Official ceremonies and military parades • Cultural events and performances • Public celebrations in major cities • National flag displays This is one of Georgia's most important national celebrations.

When a public holiday falls on a weekend: • The following Monday is usually designated as a non-working day • Some holidays might be moved to the nearest weekday • The government announces official changes to the holiday schedule • Employers must follow the official holiday calendar

Georgian holidays feature distinct cultural elements: • Traditional feasts (Supra) with specific customs • Folk music and dance performances • Wine ceremonies and toasting traditions • Regional festivities and local customs • Special holiday foods and sweets