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Holidays & Festible in Armenia

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  • New Year (AMANOR)
    New Year (AMANOR)
    Tue, Dec 31
    Dec 31, 2024, 11:50 PM – Jan 02, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Dec 31, 2024, 11:50 PM – Jan 02, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Amanor, also known as the Armenian New Year, is celebrated on January 1st in Armenia, aligning with the Gregorian calendar. However, the traditions and customs surrounding this holiday are rich and unique, reflecting Armenia's ancient history and cultural heritage.
  • Christmas (Surb Tsnund)
    Christmas (Surb Tsnund)
    Mon, Jan 06
    Jan 06, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:40 PM
    Jan 06, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:40 PM
    Christmas, known as Surb Tsnund in Armenian, is a significant religious and cultural holiday in Armenia, celebrated on January 6th. This date combines the celebration of both the birth and the baptism of Jesus Christ, following the ancient tradition of the early Christian church.
  • “Trndez” in Armenia
    “Trndez” in Armenia
    Thu, Feb 13
    Feb 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Feb 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Armenians gathered on February 13 outside Saint Anna Church in Yerevan and Holy Mother of God Church in Garni to celebrate “Trndez,” a festival with ancient roots tied to Zoroastrian traditions venerating the sun and fire.
  • International Woman's Day
    International Woman's Day
    Sat, Mar 08
    Mar 08, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM
    Mar 08, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM
    International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8th and is a global day recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also serves as a call to action for accelerating gender parity and addressing issues that women face worldwide.
  • Easter (Zatik)
    Easter (Zatik)
    Mon, Mar 31
    Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM
    Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM
    Easter, known as Zatik in Armenian, is one of the most important and widely celebrated Christian holidays in Armenia. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, a foundational event in Christian theology.
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