Public holidays in Russia 2026 and 2027
Russia has 14 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Russia 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year Holidays |
| Fri, Jan 2, 2026 | New Year Holidays |
| Sat, Jan 3, 2026 | New Year Holidays |
| Sun, Jan 4, 2026 | New Year Holidays |
| Mon, Jan 5, 2026 | New Year Holidays |
| Tue, Jan 6, 2026 | New Year Holidays |
| Wed, Jan 7, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Thu, Jan 8, 2026 | New Year Holidays |
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| Sun, Mar 8, 2026 | International Women's Day |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Holiday of Spring and Labor |
| Sat, May 9, 2026 | Victory Day |
| Fri, Jun 12, 2026 | Russia Day |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Unity Day |
Public holidays in Russia 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year Holidays |
| Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | New Year Holidays |
| Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | New Year Holidays |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | New Year Holidays |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | New Year Holidays |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | New Year Holidays |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | New Year Holidays |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | International Women's Day |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Holiday of Spring and Labor |
| Sun, May 9, 2027 | Victory Day |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 | Russia Day |
| Thu, Nov 4, 2027 | Unity Day |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Russia
Russia is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Russia have in 2027?
14 days in 2027 are public holidays in Russia, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Russia?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Russia?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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