A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.
In addition to New Year's Day on 1 January, 2–5 January are public holidays as well, called New Year holiday. The holiday includes January 6 and 8, with Christmas being January 7, declared as non-working days by law.
Jan 3, Fri
New Year holiday
Новогодние каникулы
In addition to New Year's Day on 1 January, 2–5 January are public holidays as well, called New Year holiday. The holiday includes January 6 and 8, with Christmas being January 7, declared as non-working days by law.
Jan 4, Sat
New Year holiday
Новогодние каникулы
In addition to New Year's Day on 1 January, 2–5 January are public holidays as well, called New Year holiday. The holiday includes January 6 and 8, with Christmas being January 7, declared as non-working days by law.
Jan 5, Sun
New Year holiday
Новогодние каникулы
In addition to New Year's Day on 1 January, 2–5 January are public holidays as well, called New Year holiday. The holiday includes January 6 and 8, with Christmas being January 7, declared as non-working days by law.
Jan 6, Mon
New Year holiday
Новогодние каникулы
In addition to New Year's Day on 1 January, 2–5 January are public holidays as well, called New Year holiday. The holiday includes January 6 and 8, with Christmas being January 7, declared as non-working days by law.
Jan 7, Tue
Christmas Day
Рождество Христово
Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
In addition to New Year's Day on 1 January, 2–5 January are public holidays as well, called New Year holiday. The holiday includes January 6 and 8, with Christmas being January 7, declared as non-working days by law.
Feb 23, Sun
Defender of the Fatherland Day
День защитника Отечества
A holiday observed on 23 February to honor military personnel and veterans, originating from the founding of the Red Army in 1918.
It commemorates the popular uprising which expelled Polish occupation forces from Moscow in 1612, and more generally the end of the Time of Troubles and turning point of the Polish-Muscovite War (1605–1618).