Russian public holidays: important dates in 2024 and 2025

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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.

To ensure you don’t miss out on anything important, read on for the public holidays in Russia, as well as some important dates:

Russian public holidays: an overview

Every year, the Russian government makes an announcement about the fixed Russian holidays for the coming year.

Whenever observances 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 celebrations falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is sometimes also declared a holiday.

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.

Here is a list of Russian national holidays in 2024 and 2025, as well as other important Russian holidays you should mark on your calendar:

Public holidays in Russia during 2024

This is a list of public holidays in Russia during 2024. Please note that this list is subject to change due to official announcements.

Important dates in Russia in 2024

Public holidays in Russia during 2025

This is a list of public holidays in Russia during 2025. Please note that this list is subject to change due to official announcements.

Important dates in Russia in 2025

Although these dates are not public holidays, they are celebrated throughout the country.

Do note that there is no daylight saving time in Russia. There are 11 time zones across the vast country, which are all permanently on winter time.

School holidays in Russia

Wondering when your little ones will be on vacation? Read more about the dates in our article on school holidays in Russia.