Public holiday in Georgia
Day of National Unity in Georgia
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Day of National Unity is a nationwide public holiday in Georgia on 9 April. It marks a painful turning point in the country’s modern history and is observed as a day of remembrance.
About Day of National Unity in Georgia
In Georgia, Day of National Unity is a nationwide public holiday that serves as a national day of remembrance. It is closely associated with the events of 9 April 1989 in Tbilisi and is observed in a solemn way rather than as a festive holiday. The day carries strong civic significance because it connects national memory, mourning and the country’s later path toward independence.
History
The holiday commemorates the 9 April 1989 crackdown in Tbilisi, when a Soviet demonstration was dispersed by force and many people were killed. The event became one of the defining moments in Georgia’s late-Soviet history and is remembered each year on the same date.
Traditions
Public observance is generally solemn. People commonly lay flowers and pay respects at memorials connected with the 9 April events, especially in Tbilisi. The tone of the day is commemorative rather than celebratory.
How Day of National Unity is celebrated in Georgia
Official and public attention focuses on remembrance activities, memorial visits and moments of reflection. In the capital, state representatives and members of the public may gather at commemorative sites linked to the 1989 events.
Interesting facts
The holiday is fixed to 9 April and is observed across Georgia. It is one of the country’s national days of remembrance rather than a festival day.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 Apr 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.