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Public Holidays in Russia — 2026
Russia observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Новый год | Nationwide |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | New Year holiday | Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| Saturday, January 3, 2026 | New Year holiday | Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| Sunday, January 4, 2026 | New Year holiday | Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| Monday, January 5, 2026 | New Year holiday | Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | New Year holiday | Новогодние каникулы | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Рождество Христово | Nationwide |
| Monday, February 23, 2026 | Defender of the Fatherland Day | День защитника Отечества | Nationwide |
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day | Международный женский день | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | День труда | Nationwide |
| Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Victory Day | День Победы | Nationwide |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | Russia Day | День России | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Unity Day | День народного единства | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 17 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 23 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Saturday, January 2, 2027 | New Year holiday |
| Sunday, January 3, 2027 | New Year holiday |
| Monday, January 4, 2027 | New Year holiday |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2027 | New Year holiday |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | New Year holiday |
| Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) |
| Tuesday, February 23, 2027 | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| Monday, March 8, 2027 | International Women's Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Sunday, May 9, 2027 | Victory Day |
| Saturday, June 12, 2027 | Russia Day |
| Thursday, November 4, 2027 | Unity Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.