
The government approved the calendar for 2026: Russians face long New Year holidays.
Main points about days off in 2026:
The New Year holidays will last from December 31, 2025 to January 11, 2026. The first working day of the year will be January 12.
Russians can expect several long weekends during the year:
February: 21–23 (three consecutive days)
March: 7–9 (celebration of March 8)
May: 1–3 and 9–11 (two three-day breaks)
June: 12–14 (in honor of Russia Day)
November: 4 (a day off for National Unity Day)
Shortened working days are scheduled for April 30, May 8, June 11 and November 3. Wages are paid in full on these days.
Thus, the 2026 schedule of holidays and days off will retain its traditional character, providing several convenient opportunities for extended rest, concludes karelinform.ru.
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The government approved the calendar for 2026: Russians face long New Year holidays.
The Russian government has approved the 2026 work calendar. The total number of working and non-working days will remain as usual: 247 and 118, respectively.