Russia Public Holidays 2027
There are 15 public holidays in Russia in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Public holidays in 2027
The 15 public holidays Russia marks in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayRussians celebrate New Year's Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1. |
| 4 January 2027 | Monday | New Year HolidayNew Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia |
| 5 January 2027 | Tuesday | New Year HolidayNew Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia |
| 6 January 2027 | Wednesday | New Year HolidayNew Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia |
| 7 January 2027 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas DayMany Russians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian calendar. |
| 8 January 2027 | Friday | New Year HolidayNew Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia |
| 23 February 2027 | Tuesday | Defender of the Fatherland DayMany Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans. |
| 8 March 2027 | Monday | 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 2027 | Saturday | Spring and Labor DayFor many Russians, Spring and Labor Day, which falls on May 1, is a family holiday and a time for relaxation. |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Day off for Spring 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 2027 | Sunday | 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. |
| 10 May 2027 | Monday | Day 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 2027 | Saturday | Russia 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. |
| 14 June 2027 | Monday | Day off for Russia 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 2027 | Thursday | Unity DayUnity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia. |
Religious holidays in 2027
Religious dates many households in Russia mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 6 January 2027 | Wednesday | Isra 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. |
| 8 February 2027 | Monday | Ramadan startsRamadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| 5 March 2027 | Friday | Lailat al-QadrLaylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran). |
| 10 March 2027 | Wednesday | Eid 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. |
| 2 May 2027 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter DayMillions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches. |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Eid 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. |
| 6 June 2027 | Sunday | MuharramMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | The Prophet's BirthdayMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | Isra 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. |
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Other years
See the Russia holidays hub for every year.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Russia in 2027?
There are 15 public holidays in Russia in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
What are the holiday dates for Russia in 2027?
Every public holiday for Russia in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.
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