Russian National Holidays
On holiday all offices are closed. The day before holiday is a short day, and offices are getting closed three hours earlier. So if you travel Russia take it into consideration.| Dec 30 - Jan 8 |
New Year holidays. The most popular holiday in Russia. Russians make presents to each other. Celebrate at night from December 31 up to January 1 morning.
Attention! In 2007-2008 New Year holidays will last from December, 29 to January, 8. January, 9 is a working day. |
| January 7 | Russian Orthodox Christmas |
| January 13 Eve | Russian Old New Year. Its not an official holiday, but most of Russians celebrate it. |
| February 23, 24, 25 | The Motherland Defender's Day. Former Soviet Army Day. Women make presents to men. |
| March 8, 9, 10 | International Women's Day. Don't forget to make a present (flowers) to women |
| April-May |
Easter (floating date) in 2008 - April 27 in 2009 - April 20 in 2010 - April 4 |
| May 1, 2, 3 | Labour Day |
| May 9, 10, 11 | Victory Day. Russians celebrate Victory in in World War II (1941-1945). |
| June 12, 13, 14, 15 | Russia Day or Independence Day |
| November 2, 3, 4 | Day of People's Unity |
How to say Merry Christmas or Happy New Year in Russian?