Public Holidays in Russia
Russia observes 10 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Russia
- Unity DayWednesday, November 4, 2026
- New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027
- New Year HolidaySaturday, January 2, 2027
- Christmas DayThursday, January 7, 2027
- New Year HolidayFriday, January 8, 2027
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday | Public |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Jan 8 | Thursday | New Year Holiday | Public |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Public |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 9 | Monday | International Women's Day (day off in lieu) | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Spring and Labour Day | Public |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory Day | Public |
| Jun 12 | Friday | Russia Day | Public |
| Nov 4 | Wednesday | Unity Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026