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2026 Armenia Holidays

See public holidays in Armenia for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

14

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

January

5 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

9 days away

About Armenia holidays in 2026

In 2026, Armenia observes a series of significant national holidays that mark important historical events, cultural traditions, and religious observances. The year begins with a lengthy New Year celebration, followed by the observance of Christmas Day. Key dates throughout the year include Army Day, Women's Day, and the solemn Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. Spring and early summer are particularly active with holidays such as Labour Day, Victory and Peace Day, Republic Day, and Constitution Day, culminating in the celebration of Independence Day in September.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 2, 2026FridayNew Year's Day
January 5, 2026MondayChristmas Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayChristmas Day
January 28, 2026WednesdayArmy Day
March 8, 2026SundayWomen's Day
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 24, 2026FridayArmenian Genocide Remembrance Day
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 9, 2026SaturdayVictory and Peace Day
May 28, 2026ThursdayRepublic Day
July 5, 2026SundayConstitution Day
September 21, 2026MondayIndependence Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around Armenia holidays in 2026

  • Note the extended New Year's Day observance across multiple days.
  • Be aware of the proximity of several holidays in May.
  • Observe the solemn nature of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.
  • Check the calendar for the specific dates of religious observances, which can vary.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Armenia for 2026 shows a strong concentration of observances in the first quarter, particularly in January, which features multiple consecutive holidays. Following this busy start, the year experiences a notable lull in February and June.

The period from April through July presents a cluster of significant national and commemorative days, including Easter, Remembrance Day, Labour Day, Victory Day, Republic Day, and Constitution Day. This creates a dynamic mid-year period with frequent observances.

The latter part of the year is more spaced out, with Independence Day in September marking the final major national holiday. The year concludes with a quiet October and November before the cycle begins anew with New Year's Eve.

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