Public Holidays in Russia 2026
17 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Russia combines statutory national holidays with annual government transfers that can create long blocks of days off.
Russia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 3 | Saturday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 4 | Sunday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 5 | Monday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| Jan 8 | Thursday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 9 | Friday | Transferred Day Off Observed |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Women's Day Observed |
| May 1 | Friday | Spring and Labour Day |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory Day |
| May 11 | Monday | Victory Day Observed |
| Jun 12 | Friday | Russia Day |
| Nov 4 | Wednesday | Unity Day |
2027 statutory holidays are shown without projecting unconfirmed annual weekend transfers.
Transferred Days Off 2026
The government separately approves annual transfers of weekend days. For 2026, 3 January was transferred to 9 January, contributing to the long New Year break.
Holiday Rules in Russia
The statutory holidays are stable, but observed and transferred days depend on the annual government resolution.
Russia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- New Year creates the longest holiday period.
- Victory Day is 9 May.
- Russia Day is 12 June.
- Observed days can change through annual government transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Russia Day?
It is observed on 12 June.
Why is 9 January 2026 a day off?
The government transferred the 3 January weekend day to 9 January.
When is Victory Day?
It is 9 May.
Are 2027 transfer days final?
They depend on the annual government resolution.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official parliamentary summary of statutory non-working holidays and the 2026 transfer decree.
Official government decision on 2026 holiday/weekend transfers under Decree No. 1466.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.