Public holiday in Georgia
Orthodox Epiphany in Georgia
Monday, January 19, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Orthodox Epiphany is a nationwide public holiday in Georgia observed on 19 January. It is the Georgian Orthodox celebration of Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River.
About Orthodox Epiphany in Georgia
In Georgia, Orthodox Epiphany marks one of the major dates of the Orthodox Christian calendar. As a nationwide public holiday, it is observed across the country and is part of the rhythm of January religious life for many Georgian Orthodox Christians. The day is associated with Christ’s baptism and the blessing of water in Orthodox practice. In Georgia, that gives the holiday both church significance and public visibility, especially in communities where people attend services or take part in local religious observances.
History
Georgia’s observance follows the Julian-calendar date used by the Orthodox Church, which places Epiphany on 19 January in the civil calendar used in Georgia.
Traditions
Church services and the blessing of water are the central observances associated with Orthodox Epiphany in Georgia. Some people also drink blessed water or take it home as part of their personal religious practice.
How Orthodox Epiphany is celebrated in Georgia
The day is commonly marked by attendance at Orthodox liturgy and other church services. In some places, clergy and worshippers gather for water-blessing rites, and the holiday is generally observed in a quiet religious manner rather than as a secular festival.
Interesting facts
In Georgia, the holiday falls in the middle of the winter holiday season, coming shortly after New Year and the Orthodox Christmas period. It is a fixed-date public holiday rather than a movable feast.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.