Gov’t announces civil servant holidays in January
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The Georgian Government on Wednesday announced holiday schedules for civil servants across the country following the New Year’s Eve festive season.
Released on initiative of Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, the holiday calendar will grant time off work for those employed in civil agencies between January 3 and 6, with professionals expected back to offices starting January 9.
In addition to the first days of the new year, the extended holidays will include the Orthodox Christmas celebrations marked on January 7.
The holidays will not apply to financial obligations of entities supervised by the country’s National Bank and activities related to state procurements.
Georgia's main New Year tree was lit up in central Tbilisi in front of the parliament building on Friday, with Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze attending the festive ceremony.
Vehicle traffic movement in Tbilisi will be restricted due to the installation of New Year’s decorations and illuminations starting at midnight on Sunday till Monday 06:00 AM from the First Republic Square to Freedom Square on Rustaveli Avenue, the Tbilisi City Hall announced on Sunday.
The New Year Village will open today at the Orbeliani Square, Dedaena Garden, April 9 Garden, and Dry Bridge area today.
New Year events will be held in all Georgian regions from December 24 until January 8 with Covid regulations observed, per the initiative of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.
New Year's celebration events will be held in all Georgian regions from December 24 until January 14, with the initiative of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.