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Russia Public Holidays 2026

There are 16 public holidays in Russia in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 16 public holidays Russia marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayRussians celebrate New Year's Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
2 January 2026FridayNew Year HolidayNew Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
5 January 2026MondayNew Year HolidayNew Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
6 January 2026TuesdayNew Year HolidayNew Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
7 January 2026WednesdayOrthodox Christmas DayMany Russians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian calendar.
8 January 2026ThursdayNew Year HolidayNew Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
9 January 2026FridaySubstitute Holiday for New Year HolidaySubstitute Holiday for New Year Holiday is a substitute holiday in Russia
23 February 2026MondayDefender of the Fatherland DayMany Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
8 March 2026SundayInternational Women's DayMany Russians pay tribute to women's role in Russian society by celebrating International Women's Day on March 8.
9 March 2026MondayDay off for International Women's DayMany Russians pay tribute to women's role in Russian society by celebrating International Women's Day on March 8.
1 May 2026FridaySpring and Labor DayFor many Russians, Spring and Labor Day, which falls on May 1, is a family holiday and a time for relaxation.
9 May 2026SaturdayVictory DayOne of the biggest Russian holidays, Victory Day, marks Germany's surrender to the Soviet Union in 1945, ending one of the bloodiest wars in Russia's history.
11 May 2026MondayDay off for Victory DayOne of the biggest Russian holidays, Victory Day, marks Germany's surrender to the Soviet Union in 1945, ending one of the bloodiest wars in Russia's history.
12 June 2026FridayRussia DayRussia Day, annually celebrated on June 12, marks the beginning of democratic reforms in Russia and is one of the newest holidays in the Russian Federation.
4 November 2026WednesdayUnity DayUnity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
31 December 2026ThursdaySubstitute Holiday for New Year HolidaySubstitute Holiday for New Year Holiday is a substitute holiday in Russia

Religious holidays in 2026

Religious dates many households in Russia mark, whether or not they are days off.

DateDayHoliday
16 January 2026FridayIsra and Mi'rajIsra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
18 February 2026WednesdayRamadan startsRamadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
15 March 2026SundayLailat al-QadrLaylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
20 March 2026FridayEid al-FitrEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
12 April 2026SundayOrthodox EasterMillions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
27 May 2026WednesdayEid al-AdhaEid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
17 June 2026WednesdayMuharramMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
26 August 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's BirthdayMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Russia in 2026?

There are 16 public holidays in Russia in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Russia?

The next holiday in Russia is The Prophet's Birthday on 26 August 2026 (Wednesday).

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