Public holiday in Georgia
New Year's Day in Georgia
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
New Year's Day is a nationwide public holiday in Georgia on 1 January. It marks the start of the calendar year and is one of the country’s main winter holidays.
About New Year's Day in Georgia
In Georgia, New Year's Day is a nationwide public holiday and a fixed point in the winter holiday period. It follows New Year's Eve and sits alongside other early-January days that are widely associated with family visits, meals and time away from ordinary routines. As a public holiday, it is relevant across the country for both residents and travellers planning around holiday schedules.
History
Georgia used the Gregorian calendar and the January 1 New Year date in the modern civil calendar, as in many countries. Public-holiday observance of the day reflects the broader contemporary calendar rather than a uniquely Georgian historical event.
Traditions
Many Georgian households mark the start of the year with a festive meal and visits with family and friends. Holiday tables often feature a spread of sweet and savoury dishes, and the season is associated with good wishes for the year ahead.
How New Year's Day is celebrated in Georgia
The day is typically quiet and family-oriented, with people recovering from New Year's Eve gatherings or continuing celebrations at home. In cities, the atmosphere is usually relaxed rather than ceremonial, and public holiday observance means the day is commonly treated as time for rest and private socialising.
Interesting facts
Georgia also observes the later holiday of Orthodox Christmas on 7 January, so the first week of January often contains more than one major day off.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.