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Public Holiday
Nationwide
New Year Holidays
Thursday, January 8, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Mostly closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
08
Holiday
FRI
09
Bridge Day
SAT
10
Weekend
SUN
11
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on January 9
📣 Traveler notes
Russia is a vast country with rich history, culture, and natural attractions. Most major attractions are centered in the principal cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg, although some remote areas can be difficult to reach.
- Federal and regional holidays (covering ethnic, historical, professional, and religious significance) dictate the holiday schedule. Plan travel around federally recognized day-offs.
- Key holidays include the New Year Holidays (January 1–5) and Orthodox Christmas (January 7).
- Manners are generally aligned with traditional European norms. Guests should ask the host before leaving a dining table. It is polite to accept second helpings of food. Avoid resting elbows on the table or sitting at the corner. When dining with a mixed group, follow the payment customs of your companions.
About this holiday
New Year Holidays are official public holidays in Russia, leading to closures of government offices, schools, companies, and some shops. If a recognized holiday falls on a weekend, the subsequent Monday is designated as a paid day off in lieu.