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Russia public holidays 2028: 10 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2028, Russia has 10 public holidays: 6 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. Christmas Day falls on January 7, 2028, and January is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

10Public holidays
6On weekdays
254Working days in year
9Longest break (days)
JanuaryBusiest month

Public holidays in 2028

Date	Weekday	Holiday	Substitute day
January 1, 2028	Saturday	New Year's Day	—
January 2, 2028	Sunday	New Year Holiday	—
January 7, 2028	Friday	Christmas Day	—
January 8, 2028	Saturday	New Year Holiday	—
February 23, 2028	Wednesday	Defender of the Fatherland Day	—
March 8, 2028	Wednesday	International Women's Day	—
May 1, 2028	Monday	Spring and Labour Day	—
May 9, 2028	Tuesday	Victory Day	—
June 12, 2028	Monday	Russia Day	—
November 4, 2028	Saturday	Unity Day	—

2028 calendar

Holiday
Weekend

Holidays on weekend days

Holiday	Date	Weekday / Substitute day
New Year's Day	January 1, 2028	Saturday
New Year Holiday	January 2, 2028	Sunday
New Year Holiday	January 8, 2028	Saturday
Unity Day	November 4, 2028	Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

Date	Days off	vacation days	Holiday
January 7, 2028 – January 9, 2028	3	No leave needed	Christmas Day, New Year Holiday
January 1, 2028 – January 9, 2028	9	4	New Year's Day, New Year Holiday, Christmas Day
February 19, 2028 – February 23, 2028	5	2	Defender of the Fatherland Day
March 4, 2028 – March 8, 2028	5	2	International Women's Day

Moving holidays

No moving holiday dates changed from the previous year.

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