They differ in special color and splendor. At this time, the tables are bursting with fragrant khinkali, badrijani and lobio, and Khvanchkara and Kindzmarauli are flowing like water. Locals are very fond of walking and having fun, so the celebrations in the country are held on a grand scale.

What are the holidays in Georgia?

Most of the country's population professes Christianity, while the Georgians are quite hardworking people. In the calendar of Georgia, there are about 15 official holidays, including state, national and Orthodox. These days are declared days off, and only service and emergency employees go to work. These are the dates:

• January 1 - New Year;
• January 7 - Christmas;
• January 19 - Epiphany;
• March 3 - Mother's Day;
• March 8 - International Women's Day;
• April 8 - Easter ("floating" date);
• April 9 - Day of Remembrance of the dead;
• May 9 - Victory Day;
• May 26 - Independence Day;
• August 28 - Assumption of the Virgin;
• October 14 - Svetitskhovlob's holiday;
• November 23 - St. George's Day.

Also, Georgians can have a rest on Good Friday, Trinity and other religious dates. A separate place in the country is occupied by seasonal festivals. For example, the grape harvest festival is celebrated in Georgia on a large scale for several days, but the date of the event in each region is different.

If you want to get acquainted with, then visit Georgia for such holidays as:

1. This day is filled with special meaning and has its own characteristics. In every house, in addition to the traditional Christmas tree, there should also be a wooden one, which is called chichikali. It should be decorated with dried fruits and then burned to get rid of all sorrows and sorrows. It is customary to serve gozinaki, satsivi, pkhali, eggplant with nuts and a piglet on the table, and after eating, all Georgians sing the traditional song Mravalzhamier.


2. The Day of Bedob's Destiny- it is celebrated on January 2. This day is non-working in Georgia, so local residents spend it with friends and relatives, with whom one cannot swear and quarrel.
3. - one of the main Orthodox holidays in Georgia. On the evening of January 6, the liturgy begins in all churches, and after the service, the solemn Alilo procession takes place, accompanied by chants. After sunset, all residents light candles and put them at the window, in this way they honor the memory of the Bethlehem wanderings of Joseph and Mary. It is customary to have dinner with special kvertsi cakes.


4. Old New Year- This is a revered tradition, celebrated on January 14th. This celebration began to be celebrated after the introduction of the Gregorian calendar, which differs from the Julian by 13 days.
5. - a public holiday in Georgia, which is celebrated at the suggestion of the primate of the Orthodox Church - Ilia II. On this day, the most courageous inhabitants of the country go to the nearest body of water to take a dip in it.


6. Ninooba- This is the day of commemoration of St. Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina, who brought Christianity to the country. She is commemorated on January 27, when she died, and on June 1, on the day of her coming.
7. - This is an ancient Svan folk celebration dedicated to the victory over enemies, it is celebrated on February 14th. Local residents throughout the house light torches, the number of which should correspond to the number of men in the family, and also arrange a feast.


8. Mothers Day- it is celebrated by the whole family, and then they visit thematic exhibitions and concerts organized by the local authorities. This holiday was established by the first President of Georgia - Zviada Gamsakhurdia - in 1991.
9. is a holiday beloved by Georgians. The country's government wanted to cancel it, but temperamental men arrange surprises for their women every year and give gifts.


10. Easter or Ahdgoma- all Georgians paint eggs on this day, bake Easter cakes and say “Kriste Agsdga” to each other. Easter holidays last in the country from April 6 to April 15 and are called Bright Week.
11. - In 1989, on this day, Soviet troops entered Georgia, which were supposed to suppress rallies for independence. On April 9, a large number of people who fought for freedom died, so flowers and lamps are brought to their graves every year.


12. Day of Love is a special Georgian holiday celebrated on April 15. On this day, lovers give each other gifts and confess their feelings.
13. Saint George's Day- an official holiday in Georgia, which is declared a day off and is celebrated on May 6. It is dedicated to the patron saint of the country, so this day is usually celebrated on.
14. Victory Day- the main events of this holiday are held at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Vake park,. An orchestra has been playing here since the very morning, artists perform and soldiers march, and everyone who wishes gives flowers to veterans.
15. Day of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called- this was the first preacher of Christianity, so the date of his arrival in the country - May 12 - is a day off. On this day, Georgia also celebrates the holiday of young wine. The festival takes place in the park area of ​​Tbilisi and is accompanied by a tasting of more than 60 varieties of this drink, which is usually served with barbecue with lavash.


16. Tamaroba- This holiday is held in honor of the famous ruler of Georgia - Queen Tamara. The main events are held on May 14 in and in the capital's Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Mother of God. Solemn prayers are performed in all Orthodox churches.
17. - the main holiday of the country, during which military parades and concerts are held throughout Georgia, and the Vardobistvė Flower Festival is held on the Peace Bridge in Tbilisi.


18. Spiritual Love Day- celebrated in the middle of summer - July 16. The holiday was approved with the support of the Georgian Church, therefore it is accompanied by prayers.
19. - it is celebrated on July 28 in one of the highest villages in Europe - Calais, c. This is a special day for the natives, which is dedicated to the great martyrs Ivlita and Kvirika. For the holiday, local residents bake the ritual bread lemziri and make sacrifices in the Lagurka temple, built in the 11th century. After the service, local residents first ransom and then kill a ram (sometimes it can be a calf or a goat), after which they boil its meat in a copper cauldron and distribute it to everyone.


20. Mariamoba- it is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is considered one of the most revered. This day is usually spent in the temple.
21. - the holiday is celebrated in, in the temple, which was built on the burial site of the robe of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion. On this day, mass baptisms are held in the church.


22. Rtveli- a popular holiday in Georgia dedicated to harvesting and. It is celebrated from September to October with the family. In the morning, you need to pick grapes, in the afternoon - crush it with your feet in large vats, and in the evening - drink last year's wine to free the vessels for the new one, after which the locals sing songs and dance.
23. - in 2018 it will be celebrated in the capital of Georgia - Tbilisi, on. A variety of cheeses with an 8,000-year history and made according to ancient recipes will be presented here. By the way, dambal-khacho is prepared according to the technology, which was noted by the UNESCO organization. You need to come to the festival hungry in order to be able to fully experience the uniqueness of the product.


24. Giorgoba- a public holiday in Georgia, celebrated on November 23 and dedicated to George the Victorious. On this day, liturgies are performed, tables are laid, toasts and songs are heard, and the melodious ringing of bells is heard from all the churches.

Georgia is a country that many people love. Some people admire her nature. Its culture is multifaceted, its people are multinational. There are a lot of holidays here! Some belong only to ethnic groups, they are celebrated on the basis of Georgian traditions. Others represent the heterogeneity of European and Oriental cultures.

Fate Day

National holidays in Georgia have their own unique appeal and poignancy. Let's get to know them. Bedoba, or Destiny Day, is celebrated on January 2nd. Each person always hopes for the best, dreams of a profitable job, of a loved one, of beautiful children, that is, that his life will turn out well. This is probably why Georgians revere Bedob so much. On this day, everything clean and beautiful, lovingly prepared the day before, is put on. Quarrels, swearing, disputes are considered a terrible sin. You can't even get sick. Well, if the sores have already caught up - seem cheerful, do not whine, do not groan. It is considered bad luck to be separated from your family. On this day, fun continues on the street, round dances, fireworks, music. But everyone is in a hurry to return to the house before dinner, so as not to be absent from the house for a whole year. Fate Day is spent at home with loved ones. By the way, many holidays in Georgia are connected with the family.

Tbilisoba

Tbilisoba is a celebration of trade fairs, wine tastings, folk festivals and street concerts. Dedicated to the city of Tbilisi, which is reflected in its name. On this day, vehicular traffic is blocked. Artists and singers come to concerts with their programs. At fairs selling farm products, the fruits of the harvest rise in huge mountains. Masters exhibit their handicrafts for the judgment of fellow citizens. The holiday has gone beyond the borders of the diaspora; it is celebrated in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities of Russia.

chiacocoba

Chiakokonoba is an ancient pagan holiday. Has an analogy with our Ivan Kupala. Celebrated on the Wednesday before Maundy Thursday. High fires are lit at night. Men, women, teenagers jump over the fire, undergoing a rite of purification.

Spring Festival

Navrus, or Spring Festival is an ethnic Muslim holiday. It is celebrated by Azerbaijanis and Adjarian Georgians. Symbolizes the beginning of a new life, is the most ancient holiday on Earth. Cheerful holiday with songs, dances. A feast with sweets is a must. No one knows how to cook pakhvala and shorgals like Georgian housewives. What about khonchu? Dried fruits and nuts beautifully laid in a braid are an unforgettable beauty and taste.

Mothers Day

Mother's Day is celebrated on March 3rd. Everyone's favorite day. Georgians are very good sons and daughters. On this day, the streets are full of flowers, women receive bouquets and gifts from their loved ones, from sons and friends. On this day, concerts on the streets gather crowds of people. The attitude towards mothers in Georgia is very respectful. Each Georgian honors his family, is proud of his origin, greatly appreciates family and kinship relations. Many close and distant relatives gather at the table on this day.

Giorgoba

Georgia is mainly an Orthodox country. Church holidays in Georgia glorify their national saints and universally recognized world ones. Many pilgrims from all over the world come to the country to bow to the associates of the Christian faith.

Giorgoba is the feast of St. George. All churches, all monasteries of the country celebrate this great day. Georgians revere this saint so much that the days of his glory have become public holidays and are declared non-working.

Mareamoba

Mareamoba - the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God - a surprisingly peaceful holiday, covered with sincere sadness. Georgians believe that their country is under the vigilant care of the Mother of God, so this holiday is especially revered by them.

Svetitskhovloba

Svetitskhovloba - the feast of the Chiton of the Lord and the Life-Giving Pillar. Every Orthodox Georgian with mother's milk absorbed the story of how two priests brought Jesus' tunic - the veil in which he was executed. A myrrh-streaming cedar grew at the burial place of the chiton. Suffering people came to him, hugged the tree, put their hands on it, and he brought them healing. The pillars for the church that was built there are made from a cedar trunk. On this day, believers are baptized, a huge number of people are present at the most beautiful church services.

Lamproba

Lamproba is the oldest holiday in Georgia. It is dedicated to George the Victorious. Born among the most beautiful places in Georgia - Sanctification, a place where the traditions of ancestors are still observed. The holiday is dedicated to victory over enemies. On this day, a mountain feast goes on in the houses, torches are lit according to the number of men who are there.

unity day

As in any self-respecting country, there are also public holidays in Georgia. The ninth of April is the Day of National Unity - this is the day when the country honors the memory of the soldiers who defended the freedom of their Motherland and died for this freedom in 1989, when the USSR sent its troops into the territory of Georgia.

Valentine's Day

Our country celebrates Valentine's Day, and Georgia has its own holiday - Valentine's Day. Its Georgian youth celebrates on the fifteenth of April. Flowers, gifts, hugs, kisses, declarations of love to the grave - everything, like all lovers.

Meeting of the New Year. Peculiarities

What other holiday is celebrated in Georgia? New Year. Separately, I would like to talk about unusual traditions during the New Year's Eve. In every house, along with a Christmas tree, so-called chichilaki appear before the holiday. These are wooden sticks decorated with thin shavings. Sweets, dried fruits, toys are broadcast on this product. After the holiday, chichilaki are burned so that all the bad things disappear along with the smoke. The New Year's table must not only be plentiful, it must squat under the weight of yummy. Preparation of products for the holiday begins two weeks before it. Counters of shops and markets represent a cornucopia. There is everything that you dream about and even “I don’t know what”. Then the next year will be as satisfying and full as this table.

Preparing for the New Year

Preparation for the celebration begins long before the New Year. Georgian housewives are very sensitive to the general cleaning of an apartment, house, yard, garden, workplace. Carpets are cleaned, feather beds, pillows and mattresses are dried, washed or replaced with new curtains, windows are washed, every centimeter of furniture and floor is wiped. The celebration of the New Year is held in accordance with the most ancient rituals, which the Georgians have carefully preserved to this day.

Rituals and rules for the New Year holidays

During the New Year holidays in Georgia, you can’t sleep at night so as not to oversleep your happiness. It is believed that if the doors are open on New Year's Eve, happiness walking through the streets will definitely look into the house and settle for the whole next year. A very beautiful ceremony. Many rituals are connected with bread. For the holiday, Georgians bake a white bun in the shape of a donut, which is hung on a vine. The ritual attracts wealth and health.

Many families set up a small table with sweets at night. It is placed in the middle of the room, and a candle is placed in each corner of the house. Exactly at midnight, the head of the family with this table in his hands goes around the house, attracting an angel to the family. He will bring happiness in the future and will protect the whole year of all those living in this house.

At 12 o'clock the head of the family goes out into the street and shoots. According to Georgian belief, one shot kills one evil spirit. Of course, fireworks are now being fired on New Year's Eve, but the tradition of killing an evil spirit is still alive. A very beautiful belief is associated with mekvle, the person who first appeared in the house on January 1st. If the next year for the owners will be hospitable and happy, then their mekvle has a pure and bright soul. Such a person becomes a welcome guest forever. And on January 1 next year, he is invited on purpose. Another tradition on January 1st. On this day, fun continues on the street, round dances, fireworks, music. But everyone is in a hurry to return to the house before dinner, so as not to be absent from it for a whole year.

Rtveli

And, of course, deserves attention in Georgia! Still, New Year is not a family holiday here, but undoubtedly Rtveli. This holiday is dedicated to the god Dionysus, and it has its roots in paganism. During the time of Christianity, the famous Greek orgies have sunk into oblivion. But people continue to sincerely rejoice at young wine and arrange grandiose feasts. The celebration is distinguished by a sincere desire to show all kinds of Georgian wine recipes.

cheese festival

In addition to holidays in Georgia, there are also festivals of various kinds. - a massive event. In 2015 it became an international festival. Cheese lovers come from all over the world. Guests can taste a huge number of Georgian and Caucasian types of product. During the festival, cheese makers demonstrate the ancient art of cheese making, braiding techniques. Here there are cheeses in butter, in honey with flowers. Therefore, you need to come to the festival hungry so that the tasting is complete.

grape harvest festival

The most famous Georgian festival is the Rtveli grape harvest. It takes place in the wine-growing center of Kakheti. The ritual of starting the celebration of the festival begins in the family. Grapes are placed in beautiful wicker baskets and earthenware jugs, then the festival of young wine in Georgia begins. Until late at night, music and songs do not stop. This event is one of the most beloved by Georgians.

folklore festival

Performers and songwriters are waiting for the annual folklore festival. National song and dance groups are preparing for the performance long before the holiday. The ethnic festival annually revives the traditions of the talented Georgian people. National clothes, fervent dances, melodious tunes of Georgian spiritual songs attract the younger generation and a huge number of tourists.

Kvirikoba

And what is the next holiday in Georgia in 2018? July 27-28 - Kvirikoba. Feast of the memory of the martyrs Kvirike and Ivlita. This is the only day when you can touch the Shalian icon.

Holidays are an integral part of the culture and history of any country. In Georgia, a country with a rich history and culture, there is no shortage of holidays and festivals. Every day can be a holiday: mountains and sun, hospitable people, delicious cuisine and, of course, a sea of ​​wine, without which no holiday can do! Today we will tell you about the most interesting and important state and folk holidays in Georgia, about their history and traditions of celebration, as well as provide information about official non-working days in 2017.

St. George's Day, in Georgian Giorgoba, is celebrated on November 23 of each year, in memory of the torture of the Great Martyr George the Victorious during the reign of Emperor Diocletian in 303 BC. As one of the patrons of Georgia, St. George is the most revered in Georgia. In accordance with local belief, he was a relative of St. Nino, who converted Georgia to Christianity. She bequeathed to her descendants from now on to honor the memory of the great martyr, who stood up for all Christians and suffered a terrible death for this. Since then, many churches have been built in Georgia that bear the name of St. George. In the Middle Ages, in different parts of Georgia, 365 chapels were built in the name of St. George - exactly the same number of days in a year.

This holiday is not only one of the most important, but also equated to the state, which means that the whole country is resting. November 23 is a non-working day in Georgia. Solemn services are held in all the churches of the country, people celebrate this holiday with their families, set tables, where wine and toast flow like water. But most of all, people with the name George are lucky: they receive most of the attention and gifts in honor of their name day.

Saint George is venerated among Catholics, Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox churches. According to the Eastern Orthodox tradition, he is depicted as part of an iconographic emblem as a rider on a horse, killing a dragon or a snake. In Georgia, the image of St. George is imprinted on the state emblem. The same motif is widespread in religious paintings, icons, souvenirs and trinkets that can be found in almost every Georgian church.

Georgia celebrates on May 26 every year. The date is associated with the establishment of the First Georgian Democratic Republic in 1918. In the early 19th century, Georgia became part of the vast Russian Empire. After the revolution of 1917, Georgia became an independent country and declared itself a Democratic Republic on May 26, 1918. In 1921, Georgia was defeated by the invasion of the Soviet army and became part of the Soviet Socialist Republic.
Georgia gained independence after the collapse of the USSR for the second time on April 9, 1991. April 9 is of great importance for the country - this is the day of national unity, when the entire Georgian people honors the memory of the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of the country.
Independence Day is celebrated all over the country with military parades, fireworks, concerts, fairs and official ceremonies.

The Georgian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba, the ancient capital of Georgia and its legendary cathedral, on October 14. The main character of the holiday is the great Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, built in the 4th century during the reign of King Mirian III, the first Christian ruler of Georgia, who converted to Christianity thanks to. The place for the construction of the cathedral was not chosen by chance. According to legend, it was on Mount Mtskheta, at the burial place of the holy tunic in which Jesus was executed, that the sacred cedar grew, it streamed myrrh and thus healed people from diseases. The people got the name cedar. King Mirian III decided to build the first Georgian church on the site of the cedar, which got its name Svetitskhoveli.

Every year, a solemn service is held in the cathedral with the participation of the Patriarch of All Georgia. After the service, a mass rite of baptism takes place at the confluence of the Kura (Mtkvari) and Aragvi.

People from all over Georgia come to Mtskhetoba. It is a great luck for tourists to get to this holiday, as Mtskheta - the ancient capital of Georgia - turns into one big fun holiday, where folk dances and dances, performances, competitions succeed each other.

Holidays in Georgia: New Year and Christmas - December 31 - January 7

New Year is the most favorite secular holiday in Georgia, which is celebrated with fun and scope inherent only to Georgians. Georgians are one of the most hospitable peoples in the world, and this is easy to see: on New Year's Eve, every self-respecting owner of the house sets the table, which is literally bursting with various traditional dishes and dishes! Satsivi, khachapuri, lobio, roast pig, homemade cheeses, marinades, gozinaki (nuts in honey) and churchkhella are sure to be on the Georgian New Year's table. There is a sign that the more sweets there are on the table, the more successful the coming year will be.

In Georgia, there are a number of symbols and beliefs associated with the New Year. All over the world it is customary to decorate a fir tree as a symbol of the New Year. Georgia is also no exception: Tbilisi is brightly decorated with New Year's lights, Christmas trees, figures of angels, the Star of Bethlehem, palm branches that symbolize peace. However, in Georgia, from time immemorial, there has been an interesting tradition of carving “chichilaki” from walnut branches. Chichilaki are traditionally decorated with dried fruits, nuts and sweets, and then, at the end of the holidays on January 19, they are burned to drive away all the hardships and problems that have accumulated over the year along with ashes and smoke.

In Georgian families, another tradition is widespread, associated with the very first guest - “mekvele”, who is the first to cross the threshold of the Georgian hearth. It is believed that the first guest should be a kind and healthy person, preferably from among close friends or relatives, and the year will be full of goodness and prosperity. Today, "mekvele" is also associated with Santa Claus, who brings gifts to children!
New Year in Georgia is celebrated from December 31 to January 2.

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The Georgian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on January 7, as is customary, for example, in Russia or Armenia. This is a very important and solemn holiday for the country, since Christianity for Georgia is not just a religion, but also the main component of culture and history. On the day of the Nativity of the Lord, solemn services are held in all the churches of the country, people take to the streets and sing church songs together with the priests. These massive walks, called "Alilo", play a central role in the unique celebration of Christmas in Georgia. Dressed as shepherds, soldiers, famous religious figures, or in traditional Georgian clothes, the participants of the procession congratulate each other and collect money for charitable purposes.

Holidays in Georgia in 2018

Days off for holidays in Georgia in 2018

Days off for public holidays in Georgia in 2018

Days off for religious holidays in Georgia in 2018

January 2018

New Year holidays are celebrated in Georgia these days.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

On this day in Georgia they celebrateBaptism - The Day of the Holy Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday and a public holiday

Note: January 14, 2018 public holiday National Flag Day is not a day off in Georgia.

February 2018

There are no public holidays in February 2018 in Georgia. Accordingly, there are no days off for these days

March 2018

On this day in Georgia they celebrateMothers Day. It is a public holiday and a public holiday

On this day in Georgia they celebrateInternational Women's Day. It is a public holiday and a public holiday

April 2018

These days in Georgia are celebrated Easter days - Good Friday, Great Saturday, the Day of the Bright Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ; All Souls' Day - the second day after Easter, Monday . These are public holidays and public holidays

Due to the fact that Easter is a passing holiday, another holiday falls on April 9 - the Day of the Restoration of Independence of Georgia. The number of days off does not change.

On this day in Georgia they celebrate The day of the adoption of the Act on the restoration of the state independence of Georgia, the day of national unity, civil accord and memory of those who died for the Motherland .

May 2018

On this day in Georgia they celebrateDay of Victory over fascism. It is a public holiday and a public holiday

On this day in Georgia they celebrateDay of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called - the founder of the Georgian Church as an Apostolic Council. It is a public holiday and a public holiday

On this day in Georgia they celebrateIndependence Day of Georgia. It is a national holiday and a public holiday

June 2018

There are no holidays in June 2018 in Georgia. Accordingly, there are no days off for these days

July 2018

In July 2018, there are no public holidays in Georgia. Accordingly, there are no days off for these days

August 2018

On this day in Georgia they celebrateDay of the Dormition of Our Lady of the Most Holy Theotokos (Mariamoba). It is a public holiday and a public holiday

September 2018

There are no public holidays in September 2018 in Georgia. Accordingly, there are no days off for these days

October 2018

On this day in Georgia they celebrateMtskhetoba (Svetitskhovloba) - the feast of the Chiton of the Lord and the Life-Giving Pillar. It is a public holiday and a public holiday

November 2018

On this day in Georgia they celebrateGiorgoba, Saint George's Day. It is a public holiday and a public holiday

December 2018

There are no public holidays in December 2018 in Georgia. Accordingly, there are no days off for these days

Weekend days in Georgia:

- Saturday and Sunday

Given the fact that most of the citizens living in Georgia are Christians, all important events related to this religion are celebrated in the country.

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Given the fact that most of the citizens living in Georgia are Christians, all important events related to this religion are celebrated in the country. Along with this, there are national holidays, the history of which goes back to the distant past of the history of Georgia.

Holidays and days off in Georgia

March-April - Easter

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