Public Holidays in Russia 2024

Living in Russia or going on holiday there? Here’s a list of all the public holidays in Russia you need to know in 2024, as well as other important dates to note in your calendar.

Whether you live in Russia or are just visiting, it’s important that you take note of public holidays and other important dates. On some of these days, businesses and offices will be closed or have reduced hours.

To make sure you don’t miss any important events, our guide lists public holidays in Russia and important dates from the Russian calendar.

Public holidays in Russia in 2024:

• Monday, 1 January 2024 – New Year’s Day (Новый год)
• Tuesday, 2 January 2024 – New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы)
• Wednesday, 3 January 2024 – New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы)
• Thursday, 4 January 2024 – New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы)
• Friday, 5 January 2024 – New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы)
• Saturday, 6 January 2024 – New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы)
• Sunday, 7 January 2024 – Orthodox Christmas Day (Рождество Христово)
• Friday, 23 February 2024 – Defender of the Fatherland Day (День защитника Отечества)
• Friday, 8 March 2024 – International Women’s Day (Международный женский день)
• Wednesday, 1 May 2024 – Labour Day (День труда)
• Thursday, 9 May 2024 – Victory Day (День Победы)
• Wednesday, 12 June 2024 – Russia Day (День России)
• Monday, 4 November 2024 – Unity Day (День народного единства)