Unity Day on November 4th commemorates the popular uprising that expelled Polish-Lithuanian occupation forces from Moscow in 1612, ending the Time of Troubles. Introduced in 2005 to replace the Soviet-era November 7th Revolution Day, it celebrates national unity and the strength of the Russian people in overcoming foreign intervention.
Traditions & Customs
Official ceremonies include wreath-laying at the monument to Minin and Pozharsky on Red Square, the leaders of the 1612 liberation. The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God on the same date. Cultural festivals, historical re-enactments, and patriotic concerts take place across the country.
Public Holiday National
🤝 Unity Day
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
2026
📖 About This Holiday
Unity Day on November 4th commemorates the popular uprising that expelled Polish-Lithuanian occupation forces from Moscow in 1612, ending the Time of Troubles. Introduced in 2005 to replace the Soviet-era November 7th Revolution Day, it celebrates national unity and the strength of the Russian people in overcoming foreign intervention.
🎉 Traditions & Customs
Official ceremonies include wreath-laying at the monument to Minin and Pozharsky on Red Square, the leaders of the 1612 liberation. The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God on the same date. Cultural festivals, historical re-enactments, and patriotic concerts take place across the country.
💼 Work Information
Full public holiday. Government offices, banks, and schools are closed. Museums and historical sites often host special exhibitions. If it falls on a weekend, the following Monday is a day off.
