Public holidays in Russia 2027
Russia has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday · Новый год
Long weekendNew Year holiday
Saturday · Новогодние каникулы
On the weekendNew Year holiday
Sunday · Новогодние каникулы
On the weekendNew Year holiday
Monday · Новогодние каникулы
Long weekendNew Year holiday
Tuesday · Новогодние каникулы
New Year holiday
Wednesday · Новогодние каникулы
Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Thursday · Рождество Христово
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Tuesday · День защитника Отечества
International Women's Day
Monday · Международный женский день
Long weekendLabour Day
Saturday · День труда
On the weekendVictory Day
Sunday · День Победы
On the weekendRussia Day
Saturday · День России
On the weekendUnity Day
Thursday · День народного единства
Working days off
8
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 13
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 5
- Long weekends
- 3
Russia public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Russia’s 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 8 fall on a working day and 5 on the weekend. 3 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Russia have in 2027?
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Russia has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Russia in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Russia fall on a weekend in 2027?
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New Year holiday (January 2), New Year holiday (January 3), Labour Day (May 1), Victory Day (May 9) and Russia Day (June 12) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Russia’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Russia in 2027?
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3 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, New Year holiday and International Women's Day.