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Public holidays in Russia in 2026
Russia has 11 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. January has the most with 4.
2026 public holiday dates in Russia
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| 7 January 2026 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 8 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year Holiday |
| 23 February 2026 | Monday | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| 8 March 2026 | Sundayweekend | International Women's Day |
| 9 March 2026 | Monday | International Women's Day |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Spring and Labour Day |
| 9 May 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Victory Day |
| 12 June 2026 | Friday | Russia Day |
| 4 November 2026 | Wednesday | Unity Day |
Long weekends in Russia in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
New Year Holiday: Fri 2 JanuaryDefender of the Fatherland Day: Mon 23 FebruaryInternational Women's Day: Mon 9 MarchSpring and Labour Day: Fri 1 MayRussia Day: Fri 12 June
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
International Women's Day: Sunday 8 March 2026Victory Day: Saturday 9 May 2026