How are overtime and work on public holidays paid in Georgia?
Articles 27 and 30 of the Labour Code.
Short answer
Overtime in Georgia is paid at an increased hourly rate, and the law does not fix the size of the increase but leaves it to agreement between the parties. Work on a public holiday counts as overtime and is paid the same way. By agreement, additional rest can be given instead, no later than 4 weeks after the work.
Why
- Article 27(2) of the Labour Code: overtime is paid at an increased hourly rate, and the amount is set by agreement of the parties.
- Article 27(3): the parties may agree on additional rest, which must be given no later than 4 weeks after the work unless agreed otherwise.
- Article 30(4): work on the holidays listed in paragraph 1 is deemed overtime, with compensation under Article 27(2) and (3).
Details
Overtime is work beyond standard working time performed by agreement of the parties (Article 27(1)). The employer must give 1 week's notice unless that is objectively impossible (paragraph 4). Public holidays are listed in Article 30(1): among them 1–2 January, 7 January, 3 and 8 March, 9 April, the Easter days, 26 May, 28 August, 14 October and 23 November. For an up-to-date calendar see the question on public holidays and days off.
Tip
Write into the employment agreement or internal rules how much the rate rises for overtime and holiday work: the law leaves it to agreement, and without a record a dispute is harder to settle.
What may differ
For minors, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with disabilities and parents of children under 3, there are limits on overtime without their consent (Article 27). The Government can declare additional days off (Article 30(3)).
Common misconception
By law, overtime in Georgia must be paid at one and a half times the normal rate.
What actually happens
Article 27(2) requires an increased rate, but the law does not name the size of the increase: the parties set it.
People also ask
- How is overtime paid in Georgia?
- Do you get extra pay for working on holidays in Georgia?
Sources
- Labour Code of Georgia (matsne.gov.ge)Checked at:
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Rules change, so check official websites.
Public holidays in Georgia 2026-2027Related questions
-
Where can you find a coworking space in Tbilisi and Batumi?
Both cities have coworking spaces: Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) takes online bookings, and private spaces are collected in the Madloba catalog.
-
Is there a tax on inheritance and gifts in Georgia?
Property received as a gift or by inheritance by first and second line heirs is exempt from income tax in Georgia.
-
Do you pay tax when selling an apartment or a car in Georgia?
Tax on selling an apartment is due if you owned it under 2 years, and on selling a car if under 6 months have passed since title registration.
-
Is there a property tax in Georgia?
Georgia has a property tax that individuals pay on the market value of real estate, with the rate depending on annual family income.