Public holidays · 2024
Long weekends in Russia 2024
Russia has 7 long weekends in 2024: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Sat, Dec 30 – Mon, Jan 8
10 days offNew Year Holidays · Christmas Day
Fri, Feb 23 – Sun, Feb 25
3 days offDefender of the Fatherland Day
Fri, Mar 8 – Sun, Mar 10
3 days offInternational Women's Day
Sat, Apr 27 – Wed, May 1
5 days offDay off · Holiday of Spring and Labor
Thu, May 9 – Sun, May 12
4 days offVictory Day · Day off
Sat, Nov 2 – Mon, Nov 4
3 days offUnity Day
Sat, Dec 28 – Wed, Jan 8
12 days offDay off · New Year Holidays · Christmas Day
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in Russia in 2024?
7: Sat, Dec 30 – Mon, Jan 8 (New Year Holidays · Christmas Day); Fri, Feb 23 – Sun, Feb 25 (Defender of the Fatherland Day); Fri, Mar 8 – Sun, Mar 10 (International Women's Day); Sat, Apr 27 – Wed, May 1 (Day off · Holiday of Spring and Labor); Thu, May 9 – Sun, May 12 (Victory Day · Day off); Sat, Nov 2 – Mon, Nov 4 (Unity Day); Sat, Dec 28 – Wed, Jan 8 (Day off · New Year Holidays · Christmas Day).
Which is the longest long weekend in Russia in 2024?
Sat, Dec 28 – Wed, Jan 8: 12 days off (Day off · New Year Holidays · Christmas Day).