2026 Public Holidays & Working Days in Russia
Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Russia.
Russia has 252 working days and 13 public holidays in 2026, with a Saturday – Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
⚠️ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1–2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
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Russia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2026-01-01 | Thu | Новый год New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-01-02 | Fri | Новогодние каникулы New Year holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-01-03 | Sat | Новогодние каникулы New Year holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-01-04 | Sun | Новогодние каникулы New Year holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-01-05 | Mon | Новогодние каникулы New Year holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-01-06 | Tue | Новогодние каникулы New Year holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-01-07 | Wed | Рождество Христово Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-02-23 | Mon | День защитника Отечества Defender of the Fatherland Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-03-08 | Sun | Международный женский день International Women's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | День труда Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-09 | Sat | День Победы Victory Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-06-12 | Fri | День России Russia Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-11-04 | Wed | День народного единства Unity Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Russia in 2026?
In 2026, Russia has 252 working days, 100 weekend days, and 13 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Russia?
The official weekend in Russia is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Russia have in 2026?
Russia has 13 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Russia?
Banks in Russia are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2025. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.