Russian Federation has a total of 29 holidays in 2021. 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	Friday, January 1, 2021	Russians celebrate New Year’s Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
New Year Holiday	Monday, January 4, 2021	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Orthodox Christmas Day	Thursday, January 7, 2021	Many Russians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian calendar.
New Year Holiday	Friday, January 8, 2021	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Old New Year	Thursday, January 14, 2021	Old New Year is a observance in Russia
Valentine's Day	Sunday, February 14, 2021	Valentine’s Day is a special time to celebrate love, romance and friendship.
Defender of the Fatherland Day	Tuesday, February 23, 2021	Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
Special Operations Forces Day	Saturday, February 27, 2021	Special Operations Forces Day in Russia falls on February 27.
International Women's Day	Monday, March 8, 2021	Many Russians pay tribute to women’s role in Russian society by celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8.
Isra and Mi'raj	Thursday, March 11, 2021	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.
March Equinox	Saturday, March 20, 2021	March Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Ramadan starts	Tuesday, April 13, 2021	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Spring and Labor Day	Saturday, May 1, 2021	For many Russians, Spring and Labor Day, which falls on May 1, is a family holiday and a time for relaxation.
Orthodox Easter Day	Sunday, May 2, 2021	Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Day off for Spring and Labor Day	Monday, May 3, 2021	For many Russians, Spring and Labor Day, which falls on May 1, is a family holiday and a time for relaxation.
Lailat al-Qadr	Saturday, May 8, 2021	Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Victory Day	Sunday, May 9, 2021	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 10, 2021	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.
Eid al-Fitr	Thursday, May 13, 2021	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	Saturday, June 12, 2021	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.
Day off for Russia Day	Monday, June 14, 2021	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	Monday, June 21, 2021	June Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Eid al-Adha	Tuesday, July 20, 2021	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	Tuesday, August 10, 2021	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Day of Knowledge	Wednesday, September 1, 2021	Day of Knowledge is a observance in Russia
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 22, 2021	September Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
The Prophet's Birthday	Tuesday, October 19, 2021	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Unity Day	Thursday, November 4, 2021	Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
December Solstice	Tuesday, December 21, 2021	December Solstice in Russia (Moscow)