Public holidays in Russia
| Public Holidays in Russia: | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Break | 1 to 6 Jan | 1 to 6 Jan |
| Russian Orthodox Christmas Day | 7 Jan | 7 Jan |
| Day of the Defenders of the Motherland | 23 Feb | 23 Feb |
| International Women’s Day | 8 Mar | 8 Mar |
| Spring/Labour Day | 1 May | 1 May |
| Victory Day | 9 May | 9 May |
| Russia Day (Independence Day) | 12 Jun | 12 Jun |
| National Unity Day | 4 Nov* | 4 Nov |
| New Year's Eve Day | 31 Dec | 31 Dec |
Furthermore, sometimes days off in Russia are rearranged to allow for long weekends or consecutive time off.
For example, In 2012 the following days will be workdays to allow for long weekends or consecutive days off:
- Friday 9, March is a day-off, but it's necessary to work Sunday 11, March
- Monday 30, April is a day-ff, but it's necessary to work on Saturday 23, April
- Monday 11, June is a day-off, but it's necessary to work on Saturday 9, June
- Saturday 29, December is a working day, so that 31 December 2012 is a day-off
