🇷🇺 Bridge Days 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 (11)
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in Russia in 2026?
There are 11 bridge day opportunities in Russia in 2026, built around 8 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in Russia in 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity in Russia in 2026 is around Defender of the Fatherland Day. By taking 0 day(s) of leave, you get 3 consecutive days off (efficiency score: Free!).
How many public holidays does Russia have in 2026?
Russia has 8 public holidays in 2026. These create 11 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for Russia in 2026?
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!
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag in German, pont in French) is a working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking that single day as annual leave, you effectively double or triple your time off. For example, if a public holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How is the efficiency score calculated?
The efficiency score is the ratio of total consecutive days off to leave days spent. A score of 4:1 means you get 4 days off for every 1 day of leave used. Higher scores represent better value. A score of ∞:1 means you get days off without using any leave at all (natural long weekends).