Shirak Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Schedule, Long Weekends & Local Calendar

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Shirak?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Shirak mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Shirak?

Shirak observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Armenia nationally, since Shirak doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Shirak, Armenia

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Shirak, Armenia. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Shirak.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Shirak observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Shirak, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Republic Day (Hanrapetut'yan tōn) on May 28) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Shirak, Armenia

This is Armenia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Armenia's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Shirak and the rest of Armenia, not a separate Shirak-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Shirak

These are Armenia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Armenia's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Armenia, including Shirak. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Republic Day (Hanrapetut'yan tōn)	May 28	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.gov.am
Independence Day (Ankakhut'yan tōn)	September 21	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.gov.am

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Shirak

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Independence Day (Ankakhut'yan tōn)	Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend
Republic Day (Hanrapetut'yan tōn)	Fri, May 28, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Shirak

Public holiday schedules in Shirak combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Shirak observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Shirak, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Shirak's capital, Gyumri observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Shirak.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shirak Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Shirak?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Shirak mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Shirak?

Shirak observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Armenia nationally, since Shirak doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Shirak?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Shirak a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Shirak differ from the rest of Armenia?

No — public holidays in Armenia are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Shirak observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Shirak-specific reference, not because Shirak has its own separate holiday list.

Does Gyumri, Shirak's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Gyumri observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Shirak and Armenia. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Shirak's public holiday dates?

Shirak's public holidays are mandated by Armenia's national statutory framework, published via www.gov.am — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.