Public Holidays in Russia

Public holidays, bank holidays and observances in Russia for 2026 Complete calendar with dates, holiday types, and long-weekend planning — useful for trip...

New Year's Day

Thursday Public Holiday

Orthodox Christmas

Wednesday Public Holiday

Defender Day

Monday Public Holiday

Women's Day

Sunday Public Holiday

Spring & Labour Day

Friday Public Holiday

Victory Day

Saturday Public Holiday

Russia Day

Friday Public Holiday

Unity Day

Wednesday Public Holiday
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Public Holidays in Russia

Public holidays, bank holidays and observances in Russia for 2026

Russia observes 8 official public holidays, many clustered in the extended New Year break from January 1st through 8th. Victory Day on May 9th is the most emotionally significant holiday, honouring the Soviet victory in World War II. Orthodox Christmas on January 7th, Russia Day on June 12th, and Unity Day on November 4th round out the calendar. Women's Day and Defender of the Fatherland Day celebrate gender-specific traditions inherited from the Soviet era.

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Russia Day

Friday, June 12, 2026
7
days
13
hrs

Long Weekends

New Year's Day
Jan 1 – Jan 4
Bridge Day (1d)
4d
Defender Day
Feb 21 – Feb 23
3d
Spring & Labour Day
May 1 – May 3
3d
Russia Day
Jun 12 – Jun 14
3d

Calendar 2026

January 2026

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May 2026

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Holidays
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Long Weekends