In Russia in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day, New Year holiday & More Bridge (1 January – 11 January), where just 2 leave days delivers 11 consecutive days off — a 5.5× ROI. There are 13 public holidays in Russia in 2026, with Unity Day Break and Unity Day Break also offering strong returns.
Russia has an extended New Year holiday period from January 1–8 — one of the longest national holiday clusters in the world — followed by Orthodox Christmas on January 7. Workers who plan additional leave around Victory Day in May can also create excellent extended breaks. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
New Year's Day, New Year holiday & More Bridge
Unity Day Break
Unity Day Break
Russia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 Jan 2026 | New Year holiday | Friday |
| 3 Jan 2026 | New Year holiday | Saturday |
| 4 Jan 2026 | New Year holiday | Sunday |
| 5 Jan 2026 | New Year holiday | Monday |
| 6 Jan 2026 | New Year holiday | Tuesday |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Wednesday |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Monday |
| 8 Mar 2026 | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 1 May 2026 | Labour Day | Friday |
| 9 May 2026 | Victory Day | Saturday |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Russia Day | Friday |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Unity Day | Wednesday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Russia
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