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Public holidays in Russia (2026)

Public holidays
Russia has 13 public holidays in 2026.

Next up: День народного единства — Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (in 125 days).

Public holidays in Russia, 2026
Jan 1, 2026Новый год (New Year's Day)
Jan 2, 2026Новогодние каникулы (New Year holiday)
Jan 3, 2026Новогодние каникулы (New Year holiday)
Jan 4, 2026Новогодние каникулы (New Year holiday)
Jan 5, 2026Новогодние каникулы (New Year holiday)
Jan 6, 2026Новогодние каникулы (New Year holiday)
Jan 7, 2026Рождество Христово (Christmas Day (Orthodox))
Feb 23, 2026День защитника Отечества (Defender of the Fatherland Day)
Mar 8, 2026Международный женский день (International Women's Day)
May 1, 2026День труда (Labour Day)
May 9, 2026День Победы (Victory Day)
Jun 12, 2026День России (Russia Day)
Nov 4, 2026День народного единства (Unity Day)

Updated July 2, 2026

Common questions

When is the next public holiday in Russia?

День народного единства, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (in 125 days).

How many public holidays does Russia have in 2026?

Russia has 13 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.