Holiday Guide for Russia in 2021

Russia 2021
Russia
2021

Russia information

Population: 144.10m
Capital: Moscow
Calling Code: (7)
Time Zone: +3 UTC
Currency: Russian ruble
Language: Russian

List of National Holidays in Russia in 2021

New Year's Day

 Long Weekend! 
New Year's Day

Russia: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

New Year's Holiday (bridge day)

 Long Weekend! 
New Year's Holiday (bridge day)

Russia: Traditional holiday period between New Year and Orthodox Christmas

New Year's Holiday (bridge day)


New Year's Holiday (bridge day)

Russia: Traditional holiday period between New Year and Orthodox Christmas

New Year's Holiday (bridge day)


New Year's Holiday (bridge day)

Russia: Traditional holiday period between New Year and Orthodox Christmas

Orthodox Christmas


Orthodox Christmas

Russia: The Orthodox Church recognises January 7th as the day that Jesus was born

Public Holiday (bridge day)

 Long Weekend! 
Public Holiday (bridge day)

Russia: As Defender of the Fatherland’s Day falls on a Tuesday, the previous Monday will be a holiday.

Defence of the Fatherland Day


Defence of the Fatherland Day

Russia: Defence of the Fatherland day honors those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who have served in the past

International Women's Day

 Long Weekend! 
International Women's Day

Russia: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women

Day of Spring and Labor


Day of Spring and Labor

Russia: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Day of Spring and Labor (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
Day of Spring and Labor (in lieu)

Russia: As Day of Spring and Labour falls on a Saturday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday

National Holiday


National Holiday

Russia: Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

National Holiday


National Holiday

Russia: Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

National Holiday


National Holiday

Russia: Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

National Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
National Holiday

Russia: Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

Victory Day


Victory Day

Russia: Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

Victory Day (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
Victory Day (in lieu)

Russia: as Victory Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be a public holiday.

Russia Day


Russia Day

Russia: Russia Day commemorates the formal adoption of the Declaration of Sovereignty of the Russian Federation

Russia Day (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
Russia Day (in lieu)

Russia: As Independence Day falls on a Saturday, the following Monday will be a public holiday.

Public Holiday


Public Holiday

Moscow: Moscow. a "non-working" week in the Russian capital to stem the recent growth in Covid-19 cases.

Public Holiday


Public Holiday

Moscow: Moscow. a "non-working" week in the Russian capital to stem the recent growth in Covid-19 cases.

Public Holiday


Public Holiday

Moscow: Moscow. a "non-working" week in the Russian capital to stem the recent growth in Covid-19 cases.

Public Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Public Holiday

Moscow: Moscow. a "non-working" week in the Russian capital to stem the recent growth in Covid-19 cases.

National Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
National Holiday

Russia: Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

National Holiday


National Holiday

Russia: Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

National Holiday


National Holiday

Russia: Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

Day of Unity


Day of Unity

Russia: Russia's newest holiday celebrates the liberation of Moscow from Polish troops in 1612.

Public Holiday (bridge day)

 Long Weekend! 
Public Holiday (bridge day)

Russia: As Unity Day falls on a Thursday, the following Friday will be a public holiday.

New Year's Eve (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
New Year's Eve (in lieu)

Russia: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches

Notes

  • If a annual public holiday falls on a Tuesday, the Monday will be declared a bridge holiday and a Saturday will be declared a working day as compensation.