Holidays in Russia

2026 holiday calendar for Russia

January

New Year Holiday
Thursday, January 1
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Christmas Day
Tuesday, January 6
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New Year Holiday
Wednesday, January 7
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February

Defender of the Fatherland Day
Sunday, February 22
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March

International Women's Day
Saturday, March 7
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April

Spring and Labour Day
Thursday, April 30
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May

Victory Day
Friday, May 8
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June

Russia Day
Thursday, June 11
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November

Unity Day
Tuesday, November 3
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December

New Year's Day
Wednesday, December 31
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About Russia Holidays

This page provides a comprehensive list of holidays in Russia for 2026. The list includes public holidays, bank holidays, school holidays, and observances.

In Russia, holidays are an important part of the cultural and social calendar. Public holidays are typically non-working days established by law, while observances are special days that may not be official holidays but are still celebrated or commemorated.

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