Russia (RU)
The world's largest country, spanning Europe and Asia, with deep cultural institutions, large cities, strong public transport, complex bureaucracy, sanctions-affected banking, strict migration registration, and a demanding but sometimes affordable expat experience.
Capital: Moscow
Region: Europe
Language: Russian
Currency: RUB (₽)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 38)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
15 holidays in Russia. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Новый год
Part of the long New Year holiday period.
Fri 2
New Year Holiday Public Holiday
Новогодние каникулы
New Year non-working holiday.
Mon 5
New Year Holiday Public Holiday
Новогодние каникулы
Observed within the official New Year break.
Tue 6
New Year Holiday Public Holiday
Новогодние каникулы
Observed within the official New Year break.
Wed 7
Orthodox Christmas Public Holiday
Рождество Христово
Nationwide public holiday.
Thu 8
New Year Holiday Public Holiday
Новогодние каникулы
Official holiday under the Labour Code.
Fri 9
Substitute New Year Holiday Public Holiday
Перенесенный выходной
2026 transfer creates a long break to 11 January.
February 2026
Mon 23
Defender of the Fatherland Day Public Holiday
День защитника Отечества
Public holiday.
March 2026
Mon 9
International Women's Day observed Public Holiday
Международный женский день
8 March falls on Sunday in 2026, so Monday is observed.
May 2026
Fri 1
Spring and Labour Day Public Holiday
Праздник Весны и Труда
Public holiday.
Sat 9
Victory Day Public Holiday
День Победы
Major patriotic holiday; closures and security restrictions possible.
Mon 11
Victory Day observed Public Holiday
Перенос выходного дня
Observed day off because 9 May falls on Saturday.
June 2026
Fri 12
Russia Day Public Holiday
День России
Public holiday.
November 2026
Wed 4
Unity Day Public Holiday
День народного единства
Public holiday.
December 2026
Thu 31
Additional New Year substitute holiday Public Holiday
Дополнительный выходной
Additional 2026 day off before the 2027 New Year holidays.
Note: Some holidays in Russia apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.