Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba2026 · Date · History · Messages
Georgia’s Labour Code and national tourism office identify 14 October as Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba, a Georgian public holiday rooted in local Orthodox tradition.
About Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba
Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba is observed in Georgia on October 14. The day is associated with the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral at Mtskheta and the Georgian Orthodox tradition.
Georgian institutional calendars list October 14 as a national public holiday; this does not imply that other Orthodox calendars observe an identical public holiday.
Why Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba matters
The observance connects religious tradition, the cultural landscape of Mtskheta and Georgian national heritage.
It has particular spiritual meaning for Orthodox believers; visitors can engage respectfully without assuming participation is mandatory.
History of Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba
Georgia’s National Parliamentary Library lists October 14 as Mtskhetoba, or Svetitskhovloba, within the official holiday calendar.
The national tourism authority connects the day to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta and accounts associated with the Robe of Christ. These are religious traditions and should be identified as such.
One tourism article on Georgian folk holidays discusses a September liturgical occasion under a related name; it is not evidence that Georgia’s October 14 legal public-holiday date changed.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
8 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Day of Svetitskovloba
How to Observe Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba
Visit a reputable cultural-history account of Mtskheta and its cathedral before planning travel.
For those attending worship, observe church photography and dress expectations.
Check Georgian public-holiday opening schedules if travelling or handling official business.
Learn how sacred architecture and historical storytelling contribute to Georgian identity.
Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba Facts
Georgia’s public-holiday date is October 14.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is in Mtskheta.
Religious accounts concerning the Robe of Christ form part of the tradition.
The holiday’s civil scope is Georgia rather than the entire Orthodox world.
Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba Messages
May October 14 offer a thoughtful occasion to appreciate Mtskheta’s living heritage.
On Mtskhetoba, may respect for history and tradition bring people together.
Wishing Georgia a peaceful holiday of remembrance and cultural connection.
May the significance of Svetitskhoveli be honoured with care and understanding.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Faith Context Respect.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Georgia National Tourism Administration — National holidays (opens in a new tab)
Government Tourism
Georgian National Parliamentary Library — Public holidays (opens in a new tab)
Institutional Holiday Law Summary
Georgia Legislative Herald — Labour Code holiday list (opens in a new tab)
Government Law
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba?
14 October annually The documented recurrence rule is: 14 October.
Does Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Georgia national public-holiday and Orthodox cultural context. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba?
The documented basis is: Georgia’s Labour Code and national tourism office identify 14 October as Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba, a Georgian public holiday rooted in local Orthodox tradition.. Supporting evidence includes Georgia Legislative Herald — Labour Code holiday list. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Georgia national public-holiday and Orthodox cultural context. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-08.
When is Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba?
October 14 in Georgia.
Is it a national public holiday?
Georgian holiday references list it among national days off.
Where is it especially associated with?
Mtskheta and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
Is it a secular-only celebration?
No. It has an important Georgian Orthodox religious meaning as well as civic recognition.
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