🇷🇺 Long Weekends in Russia 2026
11
Opportunities
8
Public Holidays
11
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
28
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Russia has 3 free long weekends and 8 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 3 days off around Defender of the Fatherland Day — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
Defender of the Fatherland Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Holiday of Spring and Labor
3 days off — no PTO needed
Russia Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Unity Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Unity Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year Holidays
Take 3 PTO → Get 7 days off
New Year Holidays
Take 5 PTO → Get 11 days off
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Holiday of Spring and Labor
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Russia Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Unity Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 3 natural long weekends — 9 days off with no PTO needed!
9 days off — no PTO needed
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around Unity Day (Oct 31–Nov 04) and enjoy 5 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 5 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 5 days off around New Year Holidays (Jan 01–11) for a 11-day vacation.
Take 5 PTO days → Get 11 days off