Russian Federation has a total of 33 holidays in 2024. 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, 2024	Russians celebrate New Year’s Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
New Year Holiday	Tuesday, January 2, 2024	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Orthodox Christmas Day	Sunday, January 7, 2024	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, 2024	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Old New Year	Sunday, January 14, 2024	Old New Year is a observance in Russia
Isra and Mi'raj	Thursday, February 8, 2024	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.
Valentine's Day	Wednesday, February 14, 2024	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, 2024	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, 2024	Many Russians pay tribute to women’s role in Russian society by celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8.
Ramadan starts	Monday, March 11, 2024	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
March Equinox	Wednesday, March 20, 2024	March Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Lailat al-Qadr	Friday, April 5, 2024	Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid al-Fitr	Wednesday, April 10, 2024	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.
Working Day	Saturday, April 27, 2024	Working Day is a working day (replacement) in Russia
Spring and Labor Day Holiday	Sunday, April 28, 2024	Spring and Labor Day Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Spring and Labor Day	Wednesday, May 1, 2024	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 5, 2024	Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Victory Day	Thursday, May 9, 2024	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.
Victory Day Holiday	Friday, May 10, 2024	A 2012 decree has changed the number of days, and the dates for the Victory Day Holidays.
Russia Day	Wednesday, June 12, 2024	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-Adha	Monday, June 17, 2024	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.
June Solstice	Thursday, June 20, 2024	June Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Muharram	Monday, July 8, 2024	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
The Prophet's Birthday	Monday, September 16, 2024	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox	Sunday, September 22, 2024	September Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Fathers' Day	Sunday, October 20, 2024	Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Working Day	Saturday, November 2, 2024	Working Day is a working day (replacement) in Russia
Unity Day Holiday	Sunday, November 3, 2024	Unity Day Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Unity Day	Monday, November 4, 2024	Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
Mothers' Day	Sunday, November 24, 2024	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice	Saturday, December 21, 2024	December Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Working Day	Saturday, December 28, 2024	Working Day is a working day (replacement) in Russia
New Year Holiday	Monday, December 30, 2024	New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia