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What does Georgia mark on March 3 and April 9?

Mother's Day and the Day of National Unity.

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Short answer

Georgia marks Mother's Day on March 3 and National Unity Day on April 9 for the 1989 events in Tbilisi, and the Labour Code lists both as holidays. For April 9 the code also names the Act of Restoring Independence.

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Why

  1. March 3 is Mother's Day, honouring mothers with love, appreciation and gratitude.
  2. April 9 remembers the events of 1989, when Soviet troops attacked peaceful protesters in Tbilisi.
  3. The Labour Code (Article 30) lists both dates among the holidays.

Details

The Labour Code of Georgia names March 3 as Mother's Day and April 9 as the day of adopting the Act of Restoring Independence of Georgia. The code also dedicates the day to national unity and the memory of those who died for the territorial integrity of Georgia.

On the tragedy: April 9, 1989 in Tbilisi. March 8 sits close in the calendar: March 8 in Georgia, a separate holiday with its own line in the code.

Tip

Memorial events are held in Tbilisi on April 9, so treat them with respect and check city announcements.

What may differ

The wording of the holidays in the code can change, so check the current edition on matsne.gov.ge.

Common misconception

March 3 and March 8 are the same holiday.

What actually happens

They are two different holidays: March 3 is Mother's Day and March 8 is International Women's Day, both on the Labour Code list.

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Sources

This answer is for reference. Dates and rules can change, so check the official websites.

Day of National Unity of Georgia: April 9
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