Russia’s 11 Public Holidays

Russia observes these national holidays:

1. New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
2. Orthodox Christmas (Jan 7)
3. Defender of the Fatherland Day (Feb 23)
4. International Women’s Day (Mar 8)
5. Spring & Labour Day (May 1)
6. Victory Day (May 9)
7. Russia Day (Jun 12)
8. Unity Day (Nov 4)
9. Constitution Day (Dec 12)

Some regions add local holidays; weekends shift per labor code.