Public holiday in Armenia
Remembrance Day in Armenia
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Remembrance Day in Armenia is a nationwide public holiday observed on 27 January. It commemorates the memory of victims of the Holocaust and of other acts of genocide.
About Remembrance Day in Armenia
In Armenia, Remembrance Day is a national day of remembrance rather than a festive holiday. It is observed across the country and is marked in connection with the remembrance of the Holocaust and other genocides, reflecting Armenia’s public commitment to genocide memory and prevention.
History
Armenia established Remembrance Day as a nationwide public holiday on 27 January, aligning it with International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The date is used in Armenia to remember the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides.
Traditions
The day is generally observed with memorial and educational activities rather than family customs or public festivities. Commemorative language, silence, and reflection are the main symbolic elements associated with the day.
How Remembrance Day is celebrated in Armenia
Public observance commonly includes remembrance events, messages from officials, and activities in schools or cultural institutions focused on genocide awareness and historical memory. Because it is a public holiday, the day is formally set apart from ordinary working time nationwide.
Interesting facts
Armenia’s observance falls on the same date as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The holiday is observed nationwide rather than being limited to a particular region.
Dates in published calendars
Import sources
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