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Whether you’re living in Russia or just visiting, it’s important to note the dates of Russia’s holidays. This is because, on some of these dates, businesses and public institutions will close or have reduced hours.
Here’s what you need to know:
An overview of Russian public holidays
Every year, the Russian government makes an announcement about the fixed holidays for the coming year.
Whenever celebrations fall on a Tuesday or Thursday, the preceding Monday is usually declared a day off to make a bridge public holiday. In that case, the following Saturday then becomes a regular working day. On the other hand, if a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is sometimes also declared a day off.
It’s worth checking if any Russian festivals fall on national days off. They’re a great way to experience local culture and sample traditional food.
Each city in Russia also has an official founding date, with celebrations, fireworks, speeches, food, and drinks. Moscow’s City Day, for example, is usually celebrated around the first weekend of September with free concerts in Lubyanskaya Square and a varied cultural program. Other cities, including St Petersburg, also have their own city days.
When are the Russian public holidays in 2025?
Please note that this list is subject to change due to official announcements.
| Date(s) | Weekday(s) | Holiday |
| 1–8 January 2025 An extra day off on Friday, 2 May | Wed–Wed | New Year holiday |
| 7 January 2025 | Tue | Russian Orthodox Christmas Day |
| 23 February 2025 Observed on Thursday, 8 May, day off | Sun | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| 8 March 2025 Observed on Friday, 13 June, day off | Sat | International Women’s Day |
| 1 May 2025 | Mon | Spring and Labor Day |
| 9 May 2025 | Fri | Victory Day |
| 12 June 2025 | Thu | Russia Day |
| 3–4 November 2025 | Mon–Tue | Unity Day |
| 31 December 2025 | Mon–Tue | New Year holiday |
Other important dates in 2025
Alongside national holidays, you’ll want to make note of these prominent dates in Russia:
| Date(s) | Weekday(s) | Occasion |
| 25 January 2025 | Fri | Students Day |
| 24 February – 2 March 2025 | Mon–Sun | Maslenitsa (also known as Butter Week) |
| 12 April 2025 | Sat | Cosmonaut Day |
| 20 April 2025 | Sun | Pascha (Orthodox Easter) |
| 6 June 2025 | Fri | Day of the Russian Language |
| 22 June 2025 | Sun | Day of Remembrance and Sorrow |
| 6–7 July 2025 | Sun–Mon | Kupala Night |
| 1 August 2025 | Fri | Day of Remembrance of Russian Soldiers Who Fell in World War I |
| 22 August 2025 | Fri | National Flag Day |
| 19 October 2025 | Sun | Father’s Day |
| 30 October 2025 | Thu | Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression |
| 30 November 2025 | Sun | Mother’s Day |
| 9 December 2025 | Tue | Day of the Heroes of the Fatherland |
| 12 December 2025 | Fri | Constitution Day |
When are the Russian public holidays in 2026?
Please note that this list is subject to change due to official announcements.
| Date(s) | Weekday(s) | Holiday |
| 1–8 January 2026 An extra day off on Friday, 2 May | Thu–Thu | New Year holiday |
| 7 January 2026 | Wed | Russian Orthodox Christmas Day |
| 23 February 2026 | Mon | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| 8 March 2026 Observed on Monday, 9 March, day off | Sun | International Women’s Day |
| 1 May 2026 | Tue | Spring and Labor Day |
| 9 May 2026 Observed on Monday, 11 May, day off | Sat | Victory Day |
| 12 June 2026 | Fri | Russia Day |
| 4 November 2026 | Wed | Unity Day |
Other important dates in 2026
Alongside national holidays, you’ll want to make note of these prominent dates in Russia:
| Date(s) | Weekday(s) | Occasion |
| 25 January 2026 | Sat | Students Day |
| 16–22 February 2026 | Mon–Sun | Maslenitsa (also known as Butter Week) |
| 12 April 2026 | Sun | Cosmonaut Day |
| 12 April 2026 | Sun | Pascha (Orthodox Easter) |
| 6 June 2026 | Sat | Day of the Russian Language |
| 22 June 2026 | Mon | Day of Remembrance and Sorrow |
| 6–7 July 2026 | Mon–Tue | Kupala Night |
| 1 August 2026 | Sat | Day of Remembrance of Russian Soldiers Who Fell in World War I |
| 22 August 2026 | Sat | National Flag Day |
| 18 October 2026 | Sun | Father’s Day |
| 30 October 2026 | Fri | Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression |
| 29 November 2026 | Sun | Mother’s Day |
| 9 December 2026 | Fri | Day of the Heroes of the Fatherland |
| 12 December 2026 | Sat | Constitution Day |
When were the Russian public holidays in 2024?
Please note that this list is subject to change due to official announcements.
| Date(s) | Weekday(s) | Holiday |
| 1–8 January 2024 | Mon–Mon | New Year holiday |
| 7 January 2024 | Sat | Russian Orthodox Christmas Day |
| 23 February 2024 | Fri | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| 8 March 2024 | Fri | International Women’s Day |
| 28 April – 1 May 2024 | Sun–Wed | Spring and Labor Day holiday |
| 9 May 2024 | Thu | Victory Day |
| 10 May 2024 | Fri | Victory Day holiday |
| 12 June 2024 | Wed | Russia Day |
| 3–4 November 2024 | Mon | Unity Day |
| 30–31 December 2024 | Mon–Tue | New Year holiday |
Other important dates in 2024
| Date(s) | Weekday(s) | Occasion |
| 25 January 2024 | Thu | Students Day |
| 11–17 March 2024 | Mon–Sun | Maslenitsa (also known as Butter Week) |
| 12 April 2024 | Fri | Cosmonaut Day |
| 5 May 2024 | Sun | Pascha (Orthodox Easter) |
| 6 June 2024 | Thu | Day of the Russian Language |
| 22 June 2024 | Sat | Day of Remembrance and Sorrow |
| 6–7 July 2024 | Sat–Sun | Kupala Night |
| 1 August 2024 | Thu | Day of Remembrance of Russian Soldiers Who Fell in World War I |
| 22 August 2024 | Thu | National Flag Day |
| 20 October 2024 | Sun | Father’s Day |
| 30 October 2024 | Wed | Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression |
| 24 November 2024 | Sun | Mother’s Day |
| 9 December 2024 | Mon | Day of the Heroes of the Fatherland |
| 12 December 2024 | Thu | Constitution Day |
When are the school holidays in Russia?
Wondering when you can take your children on a vacation? Read more about the dates in our article on school holidays in Russia.
