Long weekends in Russia, 2026.
Russia, 2026: 5 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 2, for 25 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 21 February to 23 February: 3 days off, no leave needed (Defender of the Fatherland Day)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 12 June to 14 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Russia Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 11 January: 11 days off, take Thu 8 Jan and Fri 9 Jan as leave (New Year's Day, New Year holiday, Christmas Day (Orthodox))
- 31 October to 4 November: 5 days off, take Mon 2 Nov and Tue 3 Nov as leave (Unity Day)
Public holidays in Russia, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Новый год) |
| Friday 2 January | New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы) |
| Saturday 3 January | New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы) |
| Sunday 4 January | New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы) |
| Monday 5 January | New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы) |
| Tuesday 6 January | New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы) |
| Wednesday 7 January | Christmas Day (Orthodox) (Рождество Христово) |
| Monday 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day (День защитника Отечества) |
| Sunday 8 March | International Women's Day (Международный женский день) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (День труда) |
| Saturday 9 May | Victory Day (День Победы) |
| Friday 12 June | Russia Day (День России) |
| Wednesday 4 November | Unity Day (День народного единства) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Russia in 2026?
Russia has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Russia in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 2 days of leave gives 11 days off, from 1 January to 11 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Russia have in 2026?
Russia has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.