Russian Federation has a total of 38 holidays in 2014. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Russians celebrate New Year’s Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
New Year Holiday
Thursday, January 2, 2014 New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Working day
Saturday, January 4, 2014 Working day is a working day (replacement) in Russia
New Year Holiday
Monday, January 6, 2014 New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Orthodox Christmas Day
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Many Russians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian calendar.
New Year Holiday
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
The Prophet's Birthday
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Old New Year
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Old New Year is a observance in Russia
Valentine's Day
Friday, February 14, 2014 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.
Substitute Holiday for Defender of the Fatherland Day
Saturday, February 22, 2014 Substitute Holiday for Defender of the Fatherland Day is a substitute holiday in Russia
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Sunday, February 23, 2014 Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
International Women's Day
Saturday, March 8, 2014 Many Russians pay tribute to women’s role in Russian society by celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8.
International Womens' Day holiday
Sunday, March 9, 2014 International Womens' Day holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Day off for International Women's Day
Monday, March 10, 2014 Many Russians pay tribute to women’s role in Russian society by celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8.
March Equinox
Thursday, March 20, 2014 March Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Orthodox Easter Day
Sunday, April 20, 2014 Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Spring and Labor Day
Thursday, May 1, 2014 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
Friday, May 2, 2014 A 2012 decree has changed the number of days, and the dates for the Spring and Labor Day Holidays.
Working Day
Sunday, May 4, 2014 Working Day is a national holiday in Russia
Victory Day
Friday, May 9, 2014 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.
Victory Day Holiday
Saturday, May 10, 2014 A 2012 decree has changed the number of days, and the dates for the Victory Day Holidays.
Victory Day Holiday 2
Sunday, May 11, 2014 A 2012 decree has changed the number of days, and the dates for the Victory Day Holidays.
Isra and Mi'raj
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 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.
Special working day
Saturday, June 7, 2014 Special working day is a working day (replacement) in Russia
Russia Day
Thursday, June 12, 2014 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.
Russia Day Weekend
Friday, June 13, 2014 Russia Day Weekend is a national holiday in Russia
June Solstice
Saturday, June 21, 2014 June Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Ramadan starts
Sunday, June 29, 2014 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Lailat al-Qadr
Thursday, July 24, 2014 Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid al-Fitr
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 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.
September Equinox
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 September Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Eid al-Adha
Saturday, October 4, 2014 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.
Muharram
Saturday, October 25, 2014 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Unity Day Holiday
Saturday, November 1, 2014 Unity Day Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Public Holiday
Monday, November 3, 2014 Public Holiday is a substitute holiday in Russia
Unity Day
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
Mothers' Day
Sunday, November 30, 2014 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice
Sunday, December 21, 2014 December Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
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