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Russia
Russia's extended New Year holidays (January 1-8) are the longest vacation period. Other holidays include Victory Day (May 9), Defender of the Fatherland Day, International Women's Day, and Russia Day (June 12).
Key Information
- Capital
- Moscow
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Languages
- Russian
- Public Holidays
- 14
- Currency
- RUB
- ISO Code
- RU
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | New Year Holidays | Public Holiday |
| Jan. 7 | Wednesday | 🎄 Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
| Feb. 23 | Monday | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Public Holiday |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Holiday of Spring and Labor | Public Holiday |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory Day | Public Holiday |
| June 12 | Friday | Russia Day | Public Holiday |
| Nov. 4 | Wednesday | Unity Day | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
Free!
Defender of the Fatherland Day
3 days off — free
#2
Free!
Holiday of Spring and Labor
3 days off — free
#3
Free!
Russia Day
3 days off — free
All Holidays (12)
🎄
🐰
✊
🎆
🎇
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Public Holiday
Public
Easter Sunday(Easter)
Religious Holiday
Public
Holiday of Spring and Labor
Public Holiday
Public
International Women's Day
Public Holiday
Public
Labour Day(International Workers' Day)
Public Holiday
Public
New Year Holidays
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Eve
Observance
Russia Day
Public Holiday
Public
Unity Day
Public Holiday
Public
Victory Day
Public Holiday
Public