Public holidays in Russia 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Russia
Unity Day
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Russia public holidays 2026
Russia has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day Новый год | Nationwide |
| 2 Jan | Fri | New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| 3 Jan | Sat | New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| 4 Jan | Sun | New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| 5 Jan | Mon | New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan | Tue | New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Christmas Day (Orthodox) Рождество Христово | Nationwide |
| 23 Feb | Mon | Defender of the Fatherland Day День защитника Отечества | Nationwide |
| 8 Mar | Sun | International Women's Day Международный женский день | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day День труда | Nationwide |
| 9 May | Sat | Victory Day День Победы | Nationwide |
| 12 Jun | Fri | Russia Day День России | Nationwide |
| 4 Nov | Wed | Unity Day День народного единства | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Russia in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 2 January 2026: New Year holiday (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 5 January 2026: New Year holiday (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 23 February 2026: Defender of the Fatherland Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 12 June 2026: Russia Day (Friday to Sunday)
Russia public holidays 2027
Russia has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day Новый год | Nationwide |
| 2 Jan | Sat | New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| 3 Jan | Sun | New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| 4 Jan | Mon | New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| 5 Jan | Tue | New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan | Wed | New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| 7 Jan | Thu | Christmas Day (Orthodox) Рождество Христово | Nationwide |
| 23 Feb | Tue | Defender of the Fatherland Day День защитника Отечества | Nationwide |
| 8 Mar | Mon | International Women's Day Международный женский день | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day День труда | Nationwide |
| 9 May | Sun | Victory Day День Победы | Nationwide |
| 12 Jun | Sat | Russia Day День России | Nationwide |
| 4 Nov | Thu | Unity Day День народного единства | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Russia in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 4 January 2027: New Year holiday (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 8 March 2027: International Women's Day (Saturday to Monday)
Russia public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1); New Year holiday (2); New Year holiday (3); New Year holiday (4); New Year holiday (5); New Year holiday (6); Christmas Day (Orthodox) (7)
- February: Defender of the Fatherland Day (23)
- March: International Women's Day (8)
- May: Labour Day (1); Victory Day (9)
- June: Russia Day (12)
- November: Unity Day (4)
No nationwide public holidays in April, July, August, September, October, December.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is Unity Day on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. January is the busiest month, with 7 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 9 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Russia
This page lists the public holidays of Russia for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Russia is Europe/Kaliningrad, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Russia have in 2026?
Russia has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Russia?
The next nationwide public holiday is Unity Day on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Russia?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Russia. It works out the date in Russia's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Russia fall on a weekend in 2026?
New Year holiday (Saturday, 3 January 2026); New Year holiday (Sunday, 4 January 2026); International Women's Day (Sunday, 8 March 2026); Victory Day (Saturday, 9 May 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Russia in 2026?
Yes. 5 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: New Year holiday (Friday, 2 January 2026); New Year holiday (Monday, 5 January 2026); Defender of the Fatherland Day (Monday, 23 February 2026); Labour Day (Friday, 1 May 2026); Russia Day (Friday, 12 June 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Russia?
January has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 7 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Russia?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If Russia has local or regional days off, they are not part of this list.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.