Public holidays in Russia, 2026
11 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Russia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Unity Day on Wednesday 4 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 January | New Year Holiday | Friday |
| 7 January | Christmas Day | Wednesday |
| 8 January | New Year Holiday | Thursday |
| 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Monday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 9 March | International Women's Day | Monday |
| 1 May | Spring and Labour Day | Friday |
| 9 May | Victory Day | Saturday |
| 12 June | Russia Day | Friday |
| 4 November | Unity Day | Wednesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Russia have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Russia?
Unity Day, on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.