Russian Federation has a total of 27 holidays in 2019. 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	Tuesday, January 1, 2019	Russians celebrate New Year’s Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
New Year Holiday	Wednesday, January 2, 2019	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Orthodox Christmas Day	Monday, January 7, 2019	Many Russians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian calendar.
New Year Holiday	Tuesday, January 8, 2019	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Old New Year	Monday, January 14, 2019	Old New Year is a observance in Russia
Valentine's Day	Thursday, February 14, 2019	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	Saturday, February 23, 2019	Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
International Women's Day	Friday, March 8, 2019	Many Russians pay tribute to women’s role in Russian society by celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8.
March Equinox	Wednesday, March 20, 2019	March Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Isra and Mi'raj	Wednesday, April 3, 2019	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.
Orthodox Easter Day	Sunday, April 28, 2019	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	Wednesday, May 1, 2019	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	Thursday, May 2, 2019	A 2012 decree has changed the number of days, and the dates for the Spring and Labor Day Holidays.
Ramadan starts	Monday, May 6, 2019	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Victory Day	Thursday, May 9, 2019	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.
Defender of the Fatherland Day holiday	Friday, May 10, 2019	Defender of the Fatherland Day holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Lailat al-Qadr	Friday, May 31, 2019	Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid al-Fitr	Tuesday, June 4, 2019	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.
Russia Day	Wednesday, June 12, 2019	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.
June Solstice	Friday, June 21, 2019	June Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Eid al-Adha	Monday, August 12, 2019	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, August 31, 2019	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox	Monday, September 23, 2019	September Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Unity Day	Monday, November 4, 2019	Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
The Prophet's Birthday	Saturday, November 9, 2019	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 24, 2019	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice	Sunday, December 22, 2019	December Solstice in Russia (Moscow)