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Public Holidays in Russia 2017

Total Public Holidays

13

Weekday: 10Saturday: 2Sunday: 1

Weekends Off

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Working Days: 250

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Public Holidays in Russia 2017

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    Новый годPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 9 off

    Days off: Dec 31–Jan 910-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Новогодние каникулыPublic holiday

    New Year holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 9 off

    Days off: Dec 31–Jan 910-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Новогодние каникулыPublic holiday

    New Year holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 9 off

    Days off: Dec 31–Jan 910-day weekend
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    Новогодние каникулыPublic holiday

    New Year holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 9 off

    Days off: Dec 31–Jan 910-day weekend
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    Новогодние каникулыPublic holiday

    New Year holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 9 off

    Days off: Dec 31–Jan 910-day weekend
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    Новогодние каникулыPublic holiday

    New Year holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 9 off

    Days off: Dec 31–Jan 910-day weekend
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    Рождество ХристовоPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    Christmas Day (Orthodox)

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    Take Jan 9 off

    Days off: Dec 31–Jan 910-day weekend
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    День защитника ОтечестваPublic holiday

    Defender of the Fatherland Day

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 20, Feb 21, Feb 22, Feb 24 off

    Days off: Feb 18–269-day weekend
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    Международный женский деньPublic holiday

    International Women's Day

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    Take Mar 6, Mar 7, Mar 9, Mar 10 off

    Days off: Mar 4–129-day weekend
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    День трудаPublic holiday

    Labour Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 28, May 2 off

    Days off: Apr 28–May 25-day weekend
  • May
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    День ПобедыPublic holiday

    Victory Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 8, May 10 off

    Days off: May 6–105-day weekend
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    День РоссииPublic holiday

    Russia Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 9, Jun 13 off

    Days off: Jun 9–135-day weekend
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    День народного единстваPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    Unity Day

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 3 off

    Days off: Nov 3–53-day weekend

Public Holidays in Russia

Новый год

1 Jan 2017

This is a public holiday in Russia.

Новогодние каникулы

2–6 Jan 2017

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 2017

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 2017

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 2017

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 2017

This is a public holiday in Russia.

День Победы

9 May 2017

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 2017

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

День народного единства

4 Nov 2017

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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