Russia public holidays 2026
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
Russia public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 – January 6 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| January 7 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| January 8 | Thursday | New Year Holiday |
| February 23 | Monday | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| March 9 | Monday | International Women's Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Spring and Labour Day |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory Day |
| June 12 | Friday | Russia Day |
| November 4 | Wednesday | Unity Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 88 days off
- January 1 – January 1111 days off · if you take Friday January 9 off
- February 21 – February 233 days off
- March 7 – March 93 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- June 12 – June 143 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Russia have in 2026?
Russia has 11 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Russia has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.