Russian Federation has a total of 35 holidays in 2020. 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, 2020 Russians celebrate New Year’s Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
New Year Holiday
Thursday, January 2, 2020 New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Orthodox Christmas Day
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 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, 2020 New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Old New Year
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Old New Year is a observance in Russia
Valentine's Day
Friday, February 14, 2020 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
Sunday, February 23, 2020 Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
Day off for Defender of the Fatherland Day
Monday, February 24, 2020 Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
International Women's Day
Sunday, March 8, 2020 Many Russians pay tribute to women’s role in Russian society by celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8.
Day off for International Women's Day
Monday, March 9, 2020 Many Russians pay tribute to women’s role in Russian society by celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8.
March Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2020 March Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Isra and Mi'raj
Sunday, March 22, 2020 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.
Non-Working Day (COVID-19)
Saturday, March 28, 2020 Non-Working Day (COVID-19) is a paid leave in Russia
Orthodox Easter Day
Sunday, April 19, 2020 Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Non-Working Day (COVID-19)
Sunday, April 19, 2020 Non-Working Day (COVID-19) is a paid leave in Russia
Ramadan starts
Friday, April 24, 2020 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Non-Working Day (COVID-19)
Friday, April 24, 2020 Non-Working Day (COVID-19) is a paid leave in Russia
Spring and Labor Day
Friday, May 1, 2020 For many Russians, Spring and Labor Day, which falls on May 1, is a family holiday and a time for relaxation.
Public Holiday (Moved from Jan 4)
Monday, May 4, 2020 Public Holiday (Moved from Jan 4) is a substitute holiday in Russia
Public Holiday (Moved from Jan 5)
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Public Holiday (Moved from Jan 5) is a substitute holiday in Russia
Victory Day
Saturday, May 9, 2020 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.
Day off for Victory Day
Monday, May 11, 2020 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.
Lailat al-Qadr
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid al-Fitr
Sunday, May 24, 2020 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
Friday, June 12, 2020 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
Saturday, June 20, 2020 June Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Victory Day 75th Anniversary
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Victory Day 75th Anniversary is a national holiday in Russia
Constitutional Referendum Holiday
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Constitutional Referendum Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Eid al-Adha
Friday, July 31, 2020 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
Thursday, August 20, 2020 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 September Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
The Prophet's Birthday
Thursday, October 29, 2020 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Unity Day
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
Mothers' Day
Sunday, November 29, 2020 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice
Monday, December 21, 2020 December Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
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