Calendar of festivals and holidays in March

* Festivals are planned for the beginning of the year, however, changes in the schedule are possible, including cancellation or postponement of some events. For exact information, please contact us in advance by phone or write to us.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

  • When: March 8 (official holiday)
  • Where: Celebrations take place everywhere, especially in Yerevan, in cafes and restaurants.
  • What to Pack: Flowers and Gifts for Women․

March 8 is a day when women receive attention and care from their loved ones. The streets are filled with a festive atmosphere, people congratulate each other and give flowers. This day emphasizes the importance of women's role in society and family.

International Women's Day on March 8 is a holiday celebrated in many countries around the world, but in Armenia it has a special meaning. On this day, women are honored, emphasizing their important role in the family and society. The holiday is associated with the struggle for equality and recognition of women's merits in all spheres of life.

On this day, it is customary to give women flowers and gifts, expressing gratitude for their work and care. Families gather together to spend the day with loved ones. Men organize festive dinners and give flowers to mothers, wives and daughters. There are also festive events in schools and workplaces.

PALM SUNDAY (TSAGHKAZARD)

  • When: One week before Easter (date changes annually).
  • Where: The main liturgies are held in all Armenian churches. The holiday is celebrated especially solemnly in Echmiadzin.
  • What to take with you: Willow branches for blessing, flowers to decorate the house.

On Palm Sunday, Armenian churches hold festive services. Believers bring willow or olive branches for blessing. These branches symbolize the renewal of life, purity, and blessings for the coming year. After the service, families gather around the table to celebrate the holiday with loved ones. Tsaghkazard combines spiritual meaning with the joy of the coming spring.

Palm Sunday, known in Armenia as Tsaghkazard, is one of the oldest Christian holidays, dedicated to the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. The name of the holiday is associated with willow or olive branches, which are used instead of palm branches, as was customary in Jerusalem. In Armenia, this holiday symbolizes not only the triumphal entry of Christ, but also the renewal of life that spring brings.

The main tradition of Tsaghkazard is the blessing of willow branches in the church. These branches symbolize the beginning of a new life and blessing. After the blessing, they are brought home and kept throughout the year as protection from evil and a reminder of spiritual strength. It is also customary to decorate houses with flowers and greenery, and families gather around the festive table.

EASTER (ZATIK)

  • When: Date varies, usually March or April.
  • Where: Festive services are held in churches throughout Armenia, especially in Echmiadzin and major cities.
  • What to take with you: Painted eggs for blessing, traditional dishes for the festive table.

On the night before Easter, believers gather in churches for the Sunday Liturgy. Afterwards, Easter eggs are blessed, symbolizing the Resurrection of Christ. The eggs are painted red, which recalls the suffering and sacrifice of the Savior. Families decorate their tables with lentil sprouts, which symbolize the rebirth of nature. The celebration of Easter unites the spiritual and the secular, creating an atmosphere of joy and hope.

Easter, or Zatik, is the main Christian holiday in Armenia, dedicated to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is an ancient holiday that symbolizes the victory of life over death. The origins of the holiday go back to apostolic times, when Armenians were among the first to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ.

Easter Sunday begins with a solemn liturgy. One of the important traditions is the blessing of eggs dyed red. Red symbolizes the blood of Christ, spilled on the cross. Families decorate Easter tables with green lentil sprouts and serve traditional dishes. Festive meals are accompanied by blessings and wishes for happiness and health.