New Year Holidays
Nationwide public holiday in Russia · Новогодние каникулы
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 January | Thursday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 2 January | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 3 January | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 4 January | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 5 January | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 6 January | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 8 January | Thursday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 January | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 2 January | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 3 January | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 4 January | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 5 January | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 6 January | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 8 January | Friday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Russia.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 10 Jan is a 10-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Moscow around 1 January: high -5°C (22°F), low -11°C (12°F), rain on 51% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Moscow. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 1 January in Moscow: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Russia
Thursday, 7 January 2027
New Year Holidays in other countries
More for Russia
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.