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 31 - 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 2011-2012 Official New Year holidays will last from December, 31 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 | The Motherland Defender's Day. Former Soviet Army Day. Women make presents to men. Official holidays will last from February, 20 to February, 23. February, 24 is a working day. |
| March 8 |
International Women's Day. Don't forget to make a present (flowers) to women
Attention! In 2011 Official holidays will last March, 6-8. March, 9 is a working day. |
| April 24 |
Easter (floating date) in 2011 - April 24 in 2012 - April 15 in 2013 - May 5 in 2014 - April 20 in 2015 - April 12 in 2016 - May 1 in 2017 - April 16 in 2018 - April 8 in 2019 - April 28 in 2020 - April 19 |
| May 1, 2 | Labour Day |
| May 9 | Victory Day. Russians celebrate Victory in in World War II (1941-1945). |
| June 12 | Russia Day or Independence Day |
| November 4 | Day of People's Unity |
How to say Merry Christmas or Happy New Year in Russian?