Public holidays · 2026
Long weekends in Russia 2026
Russia has 4 long weekends in 2026: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Wed, Dec 31 – Thu, Jan 8
9 days offDay off · New Year Holidays · Christmas Day
Sat, Feb 21 – Mon, Feb 23
3 days offDefender of the Fatherland Day
Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3
3 days offHoliday of Spring and Labor
Fri, Jun 12 – Sun, Jun 14
3 days offRussia 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 2026?
4: Wed, Dec 31 – Thu, Jan 8 (Day off · New Year Holidays · Christmas Day); Sat, Feb 21 – Mon, Feb 23 (Defender of the Fatherland Day); Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 (Holiday of Spring and Labor); Fri, Jun 12 – Sun, Jun 14 (Russia Day).
Which is the longest long weekend in Russia in 2026?
Wed, Dec 31 – Thu, Jan 8: 9 days off (Day off · New Year Holidays · Christmas Day).