Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Russia
Russia has 8 long weekends in 2026 and 7 in 2027. The longest break is 12 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Wednesday off around New Year's Day for a 12-day break.
2026
View all8
Long weekends
12
Longest (days)
8
Bridge opps
- 12d
New Year's Day & New Year holiday & Christmas Day (Orthodox) & New Year Holiday & Substitute Holiday for New Year Holiday
Wed 31 Dec – Sun 11 Jan
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Unity Day
Sat 31 Oct – Wed 4 Nov
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Fri 20 Feb – Mon 23 Feb
Take Friday off
2027
View all7
Long weekends
11
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 11d
New Year's Day & New Year holiday & Christmas Day (Orthodox) & New Year Holiday
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 10 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Sat 20 Feb – Tue 23 Feb
Take Monday off
- 4d
International Women's Day
Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Russia 2026
All 16 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Russia 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Russia 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Russia 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Russia have in 2026?
Russia has 8 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Russia have in 2027?
Russia has 7 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Russia?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around New Year's Day & New Year holiday & Christmas Day (Orthodox) & New Year Holiday & Substitute Holiday for New Year Holiday (Thu 1 Jan – Sun 11 Jan). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 12-day break with only 1 day of leave.