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Easter Monday

Easter Monday extends the joyous Easter celebrations in Georgia. It is a day of continued feasting, family visits, and commemoration of the dead. Known as the Day of Remembrance, many Georgians visit cemeteries to honour deceased relatives, combining Easter joy with respectful remembrance.

Traditions

Families visit the graves of their relatives, bringing Easter eggs, wine, and food to share at the graveside in a tradition called Mkvdarta Modzalobis Dge. Cemetery visits include cleaning graves, lighting candles, and toasting to the memory of the departed. The festive supra continues at home with family gatherings.

GEPublic HolidayReligious

Easter Monday

Monday, April 13, 2026

2026

About This Holiday

Easter Monday extends the joyous Easter celebrations in Georgia. It is a day of continued feasting, family visits, and commemoration of the dead. Known as the Day of Remembrance, many Georgians visit cemeteries to honour deceased relatives, combining Easter joy with respectful remembrance.

Traditions & Customs

Families visit the graves of their relatives, bringing Easter eggs, wine, and food to share at the graveside in a tradition called Mkvdarta Modzalobis Dge. Cemetery visits include cleaning graves, lighting candles, and toasting to the memory of the departed. The festive supra continues at home with family gatherings.

Work Information

Full public holiday. Government offices, banks, and schools are closed. Most businesses remain closed from the Easter weekend.

Traditional Greeting

Christ is Risen!

Date2026-04-13
DayMonday
StatusPublic Holiday
* Date changes every year
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