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Russia public holidays 2026: 11 holidays, 3 long weekends

In 2026, Russia has 11 public holidays: 9 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026, and January is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

11Public holidays
9On weekdays
252Working days in year
11Longest break (days)
JanuaryBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

Date	Weekday	Holiday	Substitute day
January 1, 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day	—
January 2, 2026	Friday	New Year Holiday	—
January 7, 2026	Wednesday	Christmas Day	—
January 8, 2026	Thursday	New Year Holiday	—
February 23, 2026	Monday	Defender of the Fatherland Day	—
March 8, 2026	Sunday	International Women's Day	—
March 9, 2026	Monday	International Women's Day	—
May 1, 2026	Friday	Spring and Labour Day	—
May 9, 2026	Saturday	Victory Day	—
June 12, 2026	Friday	Russia Day	—
November 4, 2026	Wednesday	Unity Day	—

2026 calendar

Holiday
Weekend

Holidays on weekend days

Holiday	Date	Weekday / Substitute day
International Women's Day	March 8, 2026	Sunday
Victory Day	May 9, 2026	Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

Date	Days off	vacation days	Holiday
January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026	4	No leave needed	New Year's Day, New Year Holiday
January 7, 2026 – January 11, 2026	5	1	Christmas Day, New Year Holiday
February 21, 2026 – February 23, 2026	3	No leave needed	Defender of the Fatherland Day
February 21, 2026 – March 1, 2026	9	4	Defender of the Fatherland Day
March 7, 2026 – March 9, 2026	3	No leave needed	International Women's Day

Moving holidays

No moving holiday dates changed from the previous year.

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