Russia Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Russia public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Russia Public Holidays 2027 — Full Calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Start of New Year holiday period |
| Jan 2 | Saturday | New Year Holiday | New Year holiday period |
| Jan 3 | Sunday | New Year Holiday | New Year holiday period |
| Jan 4 | Monday | New Year Holiday | New Year holiday period |
| Jan 5 | Tuesday | New Year Holiday | New Year holiday period |
| Jan 6 | Wednesday | New Year Holiday | New Year holiday period |
| Jan 7 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas | Within New Year holiday period |
| Jan 8 | Friday | New Year Holiday | End of New Year holiday period |
| Feb 23 | Tuesday | Defenders of the Fatherland Day | Den Zashchitnika Otechestva |
| Mar 8 | Monday | International Women's Day | Mezhdunarodny zhenskiy den |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Day of Spring and Labour; bridge day Mon May 3 |
| May 3 | Monday | Labour Day (transferred) | Transfer day — May 1 falls on Saturday |
| May 9 | Sunday | Victory Day | Den Pobedy; bridge day Mon May 10 |
| May 10 | Monday | Victory Day (transferred) | Transfer day — May 9 falls on Sunday |
| Jun 12 | Saturday | Russia Day | Den Rossii; bridge day Mon Jun 14 |
| Jun 14 | Monday | Russia Day (transferred) | Transfer day — Jun 12 falls on Saturday |
| Nov 4 | Thursday | National Unity Day | Den narodnogo edinstva |
* Transfer days (bridge days) are subject to official government confirmation by resolution. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Russia Public Holidays
Russia's public holidays are established by Article 112 of the Labour Code of the Russian Federation. The law designates eight statutory non-working holidays each year: the New Year holiday period (January 1–8, which includes Orthodox Christmas on January 7), Defenders of the Fatherland Day (February 23), International Women's Day (March 8), Labour Day / Day of Spring and Labour (May 1), Victory Day (May 9), Russia Day (June 12), and National Unity Day (November 4). When a public holiday falls on a weekend, the Russian government issues an annual resolution — typically in late October or November of the preceding year — that officially transfers the day off to an adjacent Monday, ensuring employees receive the full entitlement of rest days.
In 2027, the New Year holiday period runs from Friday, January 1 through Friday, January 8, giving Russian workers a full eight-day break to start the year. Victory Day (May 9) falls on a Sunday, and Russia Day (June 12) falls on a Saturday, with bridge days expected on Monday, May 10 and Monday, June 14 respectively, pending the government's annual transfer resolution. The total effective non-working days in 2027 is approximately 16, making Russia one of the countries with the highest number of statutory public holidays in the world. Employees who work on public holidays are entitled to either a double daily wage rate or a day off in lieu, as prescribed by Russian labour law.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Russia has 14 official public holidays in 2027 under Article 112 of the Labour Code. These include the New Year holiday period (January 1–8), Orthodox Christmas (January 7, within the New Year break), Defenders of the Fatherland Day (February 23), International Women's Day (March 8), Labour Day (May 1), Victory Day (May 9), Russia Day (June 12), and National Unity Day (November 4). When a holiday falls on a weekend, the government typically transfers the day off to the nearest Monday, bringing the total effective non-working days to approximately 16.
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Victory Day (Den Pobedy) falls on Sunday, May 9, 2027. It commemorates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II in 1945 and is one of the most significant national holidays in Russia. Because May 9 falls on a Sunday in 2027, the Russian government typically transfers the day off to the following Monday, May 10, 2027.
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