New Year Holidays
1–8 Jan 2027The 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 Jan 11th off
Total Public Holidays
14
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 252
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
133
Friday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 11 off
Saturday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 11 off
Sunday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 11 off
Monday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 11 off
Tuesday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 11 off
Wednesday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 11 off
Thursday
Orthodox Christmas Day
NationwideTake Jan 11 off
Friday
New Year Holidays
NationwideTake Jan 11 off
Tuesday
Defender of the Fatherland Day
NationwideTake Feb 22, Feb 24, Feb 25, Feb 26 off
Monday
International Women's Day
NationwideTake Mar 5, Mar 9 off
Saturday
Spring and Labour Day
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 3 off
Sunday
Victory Day
NationwideTake May 10 off
Saturday
Russia Day
NationwideTake Jun 11 off
Thursday
Unity Day
NationwideTake Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 5 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.
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.
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.
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.