Russia Public Holidays

Russia observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Overview

Russia observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.

Explore the holiday calendar for Russia by year below.

2026 holidays

A quick look at upcoming holidays in Russia.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Jan 2FridayNew Year holiday
Jan 3SaturdayNew Year holiday
Jan 4SundayNew Year holiday
Jan 5MondayNew Year holiday
Jan 6TuesdayNew Year holiday
Jan 7WednesdayChristmas Day (Orthodox)
Feb 23MondayDefender of the Fatherland Day
Mar 8SundayInternational Women's Day
May 1FridayLabour Day
May 9SaturdayVictory Day
Jun 12FridayRussia Day
Nov 4WednesdayUnity Day

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.