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A calendar of the national holidays when businesses, schools, government offices and banks may close and most people get the day off in Russia...
The following is a list of public holidays that are observed nationally in Russia when government offices, shops and many businesses are closed.
Note: If the date falls on a weekend, the following Monday will often be designated as a day off instead.
There are also a number of holidays celebrated in certain areas and among particular religious groups, although these are not recognised as public holidays. These include Easter, Valentine’s Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, National Flag Day and Orthodox New Year on January 14, according to the Julian calendar.
Public Holidays 2016
- 1 January - 6 January - New Year's Day and holiday week
- 7 January - Orthodox Christmas Day
- 23 February - Motherland Defenders' Day
- 8 March - Women's Day
- 1 May - Labour Day
- 8 May - Day in lieu of January 7th
- 9 May - Victory Day
- 12 June - Russia Day
- 13 June - Russia Day Holiday
- 4 November - Unity Day
- 6 November - Unity Day observed