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Russia public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Russia for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day · Новый год | |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Friday | New Year holiday · Новогодние каникулы | |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Saturday | New Year holiday · Новогодние каникулы | |
| 4 Jan 2026 | Sunday | New Year holiday · Новогодние каникулы | |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Monday | New Year holiday · Новогодние каникулы | |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Tuesday | New Year holiday · Новогодние каникулы | |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Christmas Day (Orthodox) · Рождество Христово | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Monday | Defender of the Fatherland Day · День защитника Отечества | |
| 8 Mar 2026 | Sunday | International Women's Day · Международный женский день | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day · День труда | |
| 9 May 2026 | Saturday | Victory Day · День Победы | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Friday | Russia Day · День России | |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Unity Day · День народного единства |
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- 1 JanNew Year's Day
- 2 JanNew Year holiday
- 3 JanNew Year holiday
- 4 JanNew Year holiday
- 5 JanNew Year holiday
- 6 JanNew Year holiday
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- 23 FebDefender of the Fatherland Day
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- 8 MarInternational Women's Day
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- 1 MayLabour Day
- 9 MayVictory Day
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- 12 JunRussia Day
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- 4 NovUnity Day
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
5days off
Defender of the Fatherland Day
21–23 Feb 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Labour Day
1–3 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Russia Day
12–14 Jun 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Russia have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.