Russian Federation has a total of 27 holidays in 2017. 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
Sunday, January 1, 2017 Russians celebrate New Year’s Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
New Year Holiday
Monday, January 2, 2017 New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Orthodox Christmas Day
Saturday, January 7, 2017 Many Russians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian calendar.
Old New Year
Saturday, January 14, 2017 Old New Year is a observance in Russia
Valentine's Day
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 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
Thursday, February 23, 2017 Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
Extra holiday in lieu of Jan. 1
Friday, February 24, 2017 Extra holiday in lieu of Jan. 1 is a national holiday in Russia
International Women's Day
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Many Russians pay tribute to women’s role in Russian society by celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8.
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2017 March Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Orthodox Easter Day
Sunday, April 16, 2017 Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Isra and Mi'raj
Monday, April 24, 2017 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.
Spring and Labor Day
Monday, May 1, 2017 For many Russians, Spring and Labor Day, which falls on May 1, is a family holiday and a time for relaxation.
Extra holiday in lieu of Jan. 7
Monday, May 8, 2017 Extra holiday in lieu of Jan. 7 is a national holiday in Russia
Victory Day
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 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.
Ramadan starts
Saturday, May 27, 2017 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Russia Day
Monday, June 12, 2017 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.
Lailat al-Qadr
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 June Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Eid al-Fitr
Monday, June 26, 2017 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.
Eid al-Adha
Saturday, September 2, 2017 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
Friday, September 22, 2017 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2017 September Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Unity Day
Saturday, November 4, 2017 Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
Day off for Unity Day
Monday, November 6, 2017 Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
Mothers' Day
Sunday, November 26, 2017 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
The Prophet's Birthday
Friday, December 1, 2017 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2017 December Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
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