Calendar of festivals and holidays in April

* 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.

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 units 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.

HOLIDAY OF MOTHERHOOD AND BEAUTY

  • When: April 7.
  • Where: All over Armenia, in houses and churches.
  • What to take with you: Flowers and gifts for women, a good mood.

The Day of Motherhood and Beauty is celebrated with special warmth and respect for women. On this day, Armenian families gather together to express their love and gratitude to mothers. Women receive flowers and gifts, and the festive atmosphere emphasizes their important role in society. This day symbolizes femininity, motherhood, and spiritual beauty.

This holiday is associated with the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is celebrated on April 7 in Armenia. Motherhood and Beauty Day emphasizes the importance of women in society, their role as mothers and guardians of the family hearth. In the Armenian tradition, it is believed that motherhood gives a woman special beauty and brings her closer to the divine.

On this day, it is customary to give women flowers and gifts, emphasizing their beauty and importance. Future mothers receive special attention and care. Men traditionally express their gratitude and respect to mothers, wives and daughters. Families gather together at the festive table to celebrate this day with loved ones.

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY

  • When: April 24 (official day off).
  • Where: The main events take place at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial in Yerevan, but memorial services are held throughout Armenia and beyond.
  • What to bring: Flowers to lay at the memorial, candles for prayer services.

The Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day is a time when the entire country unites in mourning and remembering the tragic events of 1915. Thousands of people climb to the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to lay flowers and honor the memory of the victims. The mourning events remind us of the importance of historical truth and call for international recognition of the Genocide.

April 24 is a day of mourning and remembrance for the victims of the Armenian Genocide of 1915, when 1.5 million Armenians were killed in the Ottoman Empire. This day has become a symbol of the struggle for historical truth and justice. Every year, Armenians around the world remember the tragedy by laying flowers at memorials and holding mourning events.

Every year, thousands of people travel to the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial in Yerevan to lay flowers at the Eternal Flame. Mourning services, moments of silence, and memorial events are held across the country. Armenians in the Diaspora also hold remembrance events and demonstrations to recognize the Genocide internationally.

INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL IN YEREVAN

  • When: April.
  • Where: Cascade, Yerevan.
  • What to bring: A good mood, a love of jazz and a desire to enjoy live music in the open air.

International Jazz Day in Armenia is a cultural event that celebrates jazz music worldwide. Armenia is famous for its jazz history, and since the 1970s, Yerevan was recognized as one of the jazz centers in the Soviet Union. Every year, jazz performers from all over the world gather in Yerevan to give residents and visitors of the city an unforgettable musical journey.

The festival takes place in the open air at Cascade, one of the symbols of Yerevan. Both local jazz performers and foreign guests perform on stage. The melodies of improvisational jazz and performances by stars create an atmosphere of creativity and inspiration. Visitors can enjoy jazz in the open air, tasting Armenian wines and enjoying a panoramic view of the city.

Every year, thousands of people travel to the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial in Yerevan to lay flowers at the Eternal Flame. Mourning services, moments of silence, and memorial events are held across the country. Armenians in the Diaspora also hold remembrance events and demonstrations to recognize the Genocide internationally.