Russia Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Russia year 2024
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : Russians celebrate New Year’s Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
New Year Holiday (02 Jan) : New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
New Year Holiday (03 Jan) : New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
New Year Holiday (04 Jan) : New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
New Year Holiday (05 Jan) : New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Orthodox Christmas Day (07 Jan) : Many Russians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian calendar.
New Year Holiday (08 Jan) : New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Old New Year (14 Jan) : Old New Year is a observance in Russia
Isra and Mi'raj (07 Feb) : Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Valentine's Day (14 Feb) : February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Defender of the Fatherland Day (23 Feb) : Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
Special Operations Forces Day (27 Feb) : Special Operations Forces Day in Russia falls on February 27.
International Women's Day (08 Mar) : Many Russians pay tribute to women’s role in Russian society by celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8.
Ramadan starts (11 Mar) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Lailat al-Qadr (05 Apr) : Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid al-Fitr (10 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Spring and Labor Day (01 May) : For many Russians, Spring and Labor Day, which falls on May 1, is a family holiday and a time for relaxation.
Spring and Labor Day Holiday (02 May) : A 2012 decree has changed the number of days, and the dates for the Spring and Labor Day Holidays.
Spring and Labor Day Holiday (03 May) : A 2012 decree has changed the number of days, and the dates for the Spring and Labor Day Holidays.
Orthodox Easter Day (05 May) : Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Victory Day (09 May) : One of the biggest Russian holidays, Victory Day, marks Germany’s surrender to the Soviet Union in 1945, ending one of the bloodiest wars in Russia’s history.
Russia Day (12 Jun) : Russia Day, annually celebrated on June 12, marks the beginning of democratic reforms in Russia and is one of the newest holidays in the Russian Federation.
Eid al-Adha (17 Jun) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Muharram (08 Jul) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Day of Knowledge (01 Sep) : Day of Knowledge is a observance in Russia
The Prophet's Birthday (16 Sep) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Father's Day (20 Oct) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Unity Day (04 Nov) : Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
Mother's Day (24 Nov) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Russia (Moscow)