World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Russia, 2026
Holiday dates14vs 2025: -5
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days4
World rank93 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year Holidays |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Fri | New Year Holidays |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | New Year Holidays |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | New Year Holidays |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Mon | New Year Holidays |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Tue | New Year Holidays |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Wed | Christmas Day |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Thu | New Year Holidays |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mon | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | International Women's Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Holiday of Spring and Labor |
| May 9, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Victory Day |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Fri | Russia Day |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Wed | Unity Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 8, 2026 | 9 days | Day off (substituted from 01/05/2025)・New Year Holidays・Christmas Day |
| Feb 21, 2026 – Feb 23, 2026 | 3 days | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Holiday of Spring and Labor |
| Jun 12, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026 | 3 days | Russia Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- − Day off (substituted from 01/04/2025)
- − Day off (substituted from 01/05/2025)
- − Day off (substituted from 02/23/2025)
- − Day off (substituted from 03/08/2025)
- − Day off (substituted from 11/01/2025)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.