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2026 public holidays in Russia
13 official public holidays in 2026, with 7 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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День народного единства
Wednesday, November 4 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
Новый год
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Новогодние каникулы
Friday, January 2
From Friday, January 2 to Sunday, January 4
- Weekend · 3 days
Новогодние каникулы
Monday, January 5
From Saturday, January 3 to Monday, January 5
- Bridge · 4 days
Новогодние каникулы
Tuesday, January 6
From Saturday, January 3 to Tuesday, January 6 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
День защитника Отечества
Monday, February 23
From Saturday, February 21 to Monday, February 23
- Weekend · 3 days
День труда
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Weekend · 3 days
День России
Friday, June 12
From Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14
2026 calendar
- 1JanНовый годThursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 2JanНовогодние каникулыFriday, January 2 · New Year holiday
- 3JanНовогодние каникулыSaturday, January 3 · New Year holiday
- 4JanНовогодние каникулыSunday, January 4 · New Year holiday
- 5JanНовогодние каникулыMonday, January 5 · New Year holiday
- 6JanНовогодние каникулыTuesday, January 6 · New Year holiday
- 7JanРождество ХристовоWednesday, January 7 · Christmas Day (Orthodox)
- 23FebДень защитника ОтечестваMonday, February 23 · Defender of the Fatherland Day
- 8MarМеждународный женский деньSunday, March 8 · International Women's Day
- 1MayДень трудаFriday, May 1 · Labour Day
- 9MayДень ПобедыSaturday, May 9 · Victory Day
- 12JunДень РоссииFriday, June 12 · Russia Day
- 4NovДень народного единстваWednesday, November 4 · Unity Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
More practical info: Russia
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Russia?