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Holidays in Armenia 2024

There are 12 public holidays in Armenia in 2024, three of which fall on weekends.

New Year's Day
New Year Holiday is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world. The holiday has three days: December 31, January 1 and 2.

Armenian Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a holiday to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is a public holiday celebrated worldwide. Most Christians celebrate on December 25, but the holiday is observed on January 6 in Armenia.

Army Day
The holiday is in honor of the troops of the Armed Forces of Armenia, when it was established on January 28, 1992. It is observed on January 28, 2024.

International Women's Day
The holiday is one of the most important days to recognize women's achievements and raise awareness about women's equality. It is observed on March 8, 2024.

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Armenia. The holiday is observed on April 24, 2024, and commemorates the victims of the Armenian genocide of 1915.

Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2024, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.

Victory and Peace Day
Observed on May 9, 2024, the holiday commemorates the anniversary of when the German Instrument of Surrender was signed. It was a legal document effected the extinction of Nazi Germany and ended World War II in Europe.

Republic Day
Observed on May 28, 2024, the holiday commemorates the anniversary of when the First Armenian Republic was established in 1918.

Constitution Day
The holiday is observed on July 5, 2024, commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution's adoption on July 5, 1995.

Independence Day
The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when Armenia regained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, and it is observed on September 21, 2024.

The following is the list of public holidays in Armenia 2024.

HolidayDateWeekdayNote
New Year's DayJan 01, 2024MondayPublic Holiday
New Year's Day HolidayJan 02, 2024TuesdayPublic Holiday
Armenian Christmas DayJan 06, 2024SaturdayPublic Holiday
Army DayJan 28, 2024SundayPublic Holiday
International Women's DayMar 08, 2024FridayPublic Holiday
Armenian Genocide
Remembrance Day
Apr 24, 2024WednesdayPublic Holiday
Labour DayMay 01, 2024WednesdayPublic Holiday
Victory and Peace DayMay 09, 2024ThursdayPublic Holiday
Republic DayMay 28, 2024TuesdayPublic Holiday
Constitution DayJul 05, 2024FridayPublic Holiday
Independence DaySep 21, 2024SaturdayPublic Holiday
New Year's EveDec 31, 2024TuesdayPublic Holiday

Please also check the working days in Armenia in 2024.

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