Russian Federation has a total of 31 holidays in 2023. 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, 2023	Russians celebrate New Year’s Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
New Year Holiday	Monday, January 2, 2023	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Orthodox Christmas Day	Saturday, January 7, 2023	Many Russians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian calendar.
New Year Holiday	Sunday, January 8, 2023	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Old New Year	Saturday, January 14, 2023	Old New Year is a observance in Russia
Valentine's Day	Tuesday, February 14, 2023	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.
Isra and Mi'raj	Saturday, February 18, 2023	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.
Defender of the Fatherland Day	Thursday, February 23, 2023	Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
Public Holiday	Friday, February 24, 2023	Public Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Special Operations Forces Day	Monday, February 27, 2023	Special Operations Forces Day in Russia falls on February 27.
International Women's Day	Wednesday, March 8, 2023	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, 2023	March Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Ramadan starts	Thursday, March 23, 2023	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Orthodox Easter Day	Sunday, April 16, 2023	Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Lailat al-Qadr	Monday, April 17, 2023	Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid al-Fitr	Friday, April 21, 2023	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.
Spring and Labor Day	Monday, May 1, 2023	For many Russians, Spring and Labor Day, which falls on May 1, is a family holiday and a time for relaxation.
Public Holiday	Monday, May 8, 2023	Public Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Victory Day	Tuesday, May 9, 2023	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.
Russia Day	Monday, June 12, 2023	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	Wednesday, June 21, 2023	June Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Eid al-Adha	Thursday, June 29, 2023	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, July 19, 2023	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Day of Knowledge	Friday, September 1, 2023	Day of Knowledge is a observance in Russia
September Equinox	Saturday, September 23, 2023	September Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
The Prophet's Birthday	Wednesday, September 27, 2023	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Father's Day	Sunday, October 15, 2023	Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Unity Day	Saturday, November 4, 2023	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, 2023	Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
Mother's Day	Sunday, November 26, 2023	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice	Friday, December 22, 2023	December Solstice in Russia (Moscow)