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Spring and Labour DayPublic holidayNationwide

Take Apr 30th, May 4th off

Days off: Apr 30–May 45-day weekend

Total Public Holidays

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Weekday: 14Saturday: 2Sunday: 2

Weekends Off

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Working Days: 247

Your Annual Leave

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Additional days off may be transferred to weekdays by government decree.

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    New Year HolidaysPublic holiday

    New Year Holidays

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 12 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1212-day weekend
  • Jan
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    New Year HolidaysPublic holiday

    New Year Holidays

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 12 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1212-day weekend
  • Jan
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    New Year HolidaysPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    New Year Holidays

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 12 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1212-day weekend
  • Jan
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    New Year HolidaysPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    New Year Holidays

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 12 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1212-day weekend
  • Jan
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    New Year HolidaysPublic holiday

    New Year Holidays

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 12 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1212-day weekend
  • Jan
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    New Year HolidaysPublic holiday

    New Year Holidays

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 12 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1212-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Orthodox Christmas DayPublic holiday

    Orthodox Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 12 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1212-day weekend
  • Jan
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    New Year HolidaysPublic holiday

    New Year Holidays

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 12 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1212-day weekend
  • Jan
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    New Year Holidays (day off in lieu)Public holiday

    Day off moved from Saturday, Jan 3.

    New Year Holidays (day off in lieu)

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 12 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1212-day weekend
  • Feb
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    Defender of the Fatherland DayPublic holiday

    Defender of the Fatherland Day

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 20, Feb 24 off

    Days off: Feb 20–245-day weekend
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    International Women's DayPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    International Women's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 6, Mar 10 off

    Days off: Mar 6–105-day weekend
  • Mar
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    International Women's Day (day off in lieu)Public holiday

    Day off moved from Sunday, Mar 8.

    International Women's Day (day off in lieu)

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 6, Mar 10 off

    Days off: Mar 6–105-day weekend
  • May
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    Spring and Labour DayPublic holiday

    Spring and Labour Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 30, May 4 off

    Days off: Apr 30–May 45-day weekend
  • May
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    Victory DayPublic holiday (day off transferred)Weekend

    Victory Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 8, May 12 off

    Days off: May 8–125-day weekend
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    Victory Day (day off in lieu)Public holiday

    Day off moved from Saturday, May 9.

    Victory Day (day off in lieu)

    Nationwide

    Take May 8, May 12 off

    Days off: May 8–125-day weekend
  • Jun
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    Russia DayPublic holiday

    Russia Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 11, Jun 15 off

    Days off: Jun 11–155-day weekend
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    Unity DayPublic holiday

    Unity Day

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 5, Nov 6 off

    Days off: Oct 31–Nov 89-day weekend
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    New Year Holidays (day off in lieu)Public holiday

    Day off moved from Sunday, Jan 4.

    New Year Holidays (day off in lieu)

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 30 off

    Days off: Dec 30–Jan 1012-day weekend

Public Holidays in Russia

New Year Holidays

1–8 Jan 2026

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.

Orthodox Christmas Day

7 Jan 2026

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

New Year Holidays (day off )

9 Jan–31 Dec 2026

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.

Defender of the Fatherland Day

23 Feb 2026

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.

International Women's Day

8 Mar 2026

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.

International Women's Day (day off )

9 Mar 2026

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.

Spring and Labour Day

1 May 2026

Spring and Labour Day on May 1 marks the arrival of spring. Many people enjoy picnics, parades, and short trips as the weather improves.

Victory Day

9 May 2026

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.

Victory Day (day off )

11 May 2026

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.

Russia Day

12 Jun 2026

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

Unity Day

4 Nov 2026

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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