Russian Federation has a total of 34 holidays in 2018. 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	Monday, January 1, 2018	Russians celebrate New Year’s Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
New Year Holiday	Tuesday, January 2, 2018	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Orthodox Christmas Day	Sunday, January 7, 2018	Many Russians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian calendar.
New Year Holiday	Monday, January 8, 2018	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Old New Year	Sunday, January 14, 2018	Old New Year is a observance in Russia
Valentine's Day	Wednesday, February 14, 2018	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	Friday, February 23, 2018	Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
International Women's Day	Thursday, March 8, 2018	Many Russians pay tribute to women’s role in Russian society by celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8.
Bridge Public holiday	Friday, March 9, 2018	Bridge Public holiday is a national holiday in Russia
March Equinox	Tuesday, March 20, 2018	March Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Orthodox Easter Day	Sunday, April 8, 2018	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	Saturday, April 14, 2018	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.
Working Day	Saturday, April 28, 2018	Working Day is a working day (replacement) in Russia
Spring and Labor Day Holiday	Monday, April 30, 2018	A 2012 decree has changed the number of days, and the dates for the Spring and Labor Day Holidays.
Spring and Labor Day	Tuesday, May 1, 2018	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	Wednesday, May 2, 2018	A 2012 decree has changed the number of days, and the dates for the Spring and Labor Day Holidays.
Victory Day	Wednesday, May 9, 2018	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	Wednesday, May 16, 2018	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Special working day	Saturday, June 9, 2018	Special working day is a working day (replacement) in Russia
Lailat al-Qadr	Sunday, June 10, 2018	Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Russia Day Weekend	Monday, June 11, 2018	Russia Day Weekend is a national holiday in Russia
Russia Day	Tuesday, June 12, 2018	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.
Eid al-Fitr	Friday, June 15, 2018	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.
June Solstice	Thursday, June 21, 2018	June Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Eid al-Adha	Wednesday, August 22, 2018	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	Wednesday, September 12, 2018	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox	Sunday, September 23, 2018	September Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Unity Day	Sunday, November 4, 2018	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 5, 2018	Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
The Prophet's Birthday	Wednesday, November 21, 2018	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Mothers' Day	Sunday, November 25, 2018	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice	Friday, December 21, 2018	December Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Working Day	Saturday, December 29, 2018	Working Day is a working day (replacement) in Russia
Extra holiday in lieu of Dec. 29	Monday, December 31, 2018	Extra holiday in lieu of Dec. 29 is a national holiday in Russia