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Public Holidays in Russia 2016

Total Public Holidays

13

Weekday: 9Saturday: 1Sunday: 3

Weekends Off

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Working Days: 252

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Public Holidays in Russia 2016

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    Новый годPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1010-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Новогодние каникулыPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    New Year holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1010-day weekend
  • Jan
    3

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    Новогодние каникулыPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    New Year holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1010-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Новогодние каникулыPublic holiday

    New Year holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1010-day weekend
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    Новогодние каникулыPublic holiday

    New Year holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1010-day weekend
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    Новогодние каникулыPublic holiday

    New Year holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1010-day weekend
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    Рождество ХристовоPublic holiday

    Christmas Day (Orthodox)

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 8 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1010-day weekend
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    День защитника ОтечестваPublic holiday

    Defender of the Fatherland Day

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 22, Feb 24, Feb 25, Feb 26 off

    Days off: Feb 20–289-day weekend
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    Международный женский деньPublic holiday

    International Women's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 7, Mar 9, Mar 10, Mar 11 off

    Days off: Mar 5–139-day weekend
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    День трудаPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    Labour Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 2 off

    Days off: Apr 30–May 23-day weekend
  • May
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    День ПобедыPublic holiday

    Victory Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 10 off

    Days off: May 7–104-day weekend
  • Jun
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    День РоссииPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    Russia Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 10, Jun 13 off

    Days off: Jun 10–134-day weekend
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    День народного единстваPublic holiday

    Unity Day

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 3 off

    Days off: Nov 3–64-day weekend

Public Holidays in Russia

Новый год

1 Jan 2016

This is a public holiday in Russia.

Новогодние каникулы

2–6 Jan 2016

The New Year Holidays in Russia run from January 1 through early January and are the country’s longest official break. Families celebrate with festive meals, ice skating, and the traditional New Year tree.

Рождество Христово

7 Jan 2016

Orthodox Christmas on January 7 is celebrated with church services and family gatherings, adding a religious highlight to the long winter holiday season.

День защитника Отечества

23 Feb 2016

Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23 honors military service and is widely celebrated as a day for men. Gifts, concerts, and official ceremonies are common.

Международный женский день

8 Mar 2016

International Women’s Day on March 8 is one of the most popular holidays in Russia. Flowers, gifts, and family celebrations are central to the day.

День труда

1 May 2016

This is a public holiday in Russia.

День Победы

9 May 2016

Victory Day on May 9 is Russia’s most important patriotic holiday, commemorating the end of World War II. Military parades, remembrance events, and fireworks are held nationwide.

День России

12 Jun 2016

Russia Day on June 12 celebrates statehood and national pride with concerts, fireworks, and public events across the country.

День народного единства

4 Nov 2016

Unity Day on November 4 commemorates the 1612 liberation of Moscow. It is observed with patriotic events and a national day off.

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