Russia Holiday Countdowns
Track every upcoming public, religious, and federal holiday in Russia with millisecond-accurate countdowns synchronized with global atomic time.
Russia (RU)
New Year's Day
Russians celebrate New Year's Day in accordance with the Gregorian calendar on January 1.
New Year Holiday
New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
New Year Holiday
New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
New Year Holiday
New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Orthodox Christmas Day
Many Russians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian calendar.
New Year Holiday
New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Russia
Substitute Holiday for New Year Holiday
Substitute Holiday for New Year Holiday is a substitute holiday in Russia
Old New Year
Old New Year is a observance in Russia
Isra and Mi'raj
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
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.
Ramadan starts
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
International Women's Day
Many Russians pay tribute to women's role in Russian society by celebrating International Women's Day on March 8.
Day off for International Women's Day
Many Russians pay tribute to women's role in Russian society by celebrating International Women's Day on March 8.
Lailat al-Qadr
Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid al-Fitr
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.
March Equinox
March Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Orthodox Easter
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Spring and Labor Day
For many Russians, Spring and Labor Day, which falls on May 1, is a family holiday and a time for relaxation.
Victory Day
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.
Day off for Victory Day
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.
Eid al-Adha
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.
Russia Day
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.
Muharram
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
June Solstice
June Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
The Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox
September Equinox in Russia (Moscow)
Father's Day
Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Unity Day
Unity Day, which is on November 4, is one of the newest and the most controversial holidays in Russia.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice
December Solstice in Russia (Moscow)
Substitute Holiday for New Year Holiday
Substitute Holiday for New Year Holiday is a substitute holiday in Russia
About Russia Celebrations
Each country features unique holiday observances reflecting its history, culture, and traditions. Our real-time tracker keeps you up-to-date with every major event in Russia, ensuring you can map out long weekends, prepare for festivals, or schedule business deadlines with absolute precision.
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