New Year Holidays
1–8 Jan 2026The 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.
Friday
Take Apr 30th, May 4th off
Total Public Holidays
18
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 247
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
138
Thursday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 12 off
Friday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 12 off
Saturday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 12 off
Sunday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 12 off
Monday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 12 off
Tuesday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 12 off
Wednesday
Orthodox Christmas Day
NationwideTake Jan 12 off
Thursday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 12 off
Friday
Day off moved from Saturday, Jan 3.
New Year Holidays (day off in lieu)
NationwideTake Jan 12 off
Monday
Defender of the Fatherland Day
NationwideTake Feb 20, Feb 24 off
Sunday
International Women's Day
NationwideTake Mar 6, Mar 10 off
Monday
Day off moved from Sunday, Mar 8.
International Women's Day (day off in lieu)
NationwideTake Mar 6, Mar 10 off
Friday
Spring and Labour Day
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 4 off
Saturday
Victory Day
NationwideTake May 8, May 12 off
Monday
Day off moved from Saturday, May 9.
Victory Day (day off in lieu)
NationwideTake May 8, May 12 off
Friday
Russia Day
NationwideTake Jun 11, Jun 15 off
Wednesday
Unity Day
NationwideTake Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 5, Nov 6 off
Thursday
Day off moved from Sunday, Jan 4.
New Year Holidays (day off in lieu)
NationwideTake Dec 30 off
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 on January 7 is celebrated with church services and family gatherings, adding a religious highlight to the long winter holiday season.
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 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 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 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 on May 1 marks the arrival of spring. Many people enjoy picnics, parades, and short trips as the weather improves.
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 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 on June 12 celebrates statehood and national pride with concerts, fireworks, and public events across the country.
Unity Day on November 4 commemorates the 1612 liberation of Moscow. It is observed with patriotic events and a national day off.