Defender of the Fatherland Day is a public holiday in Russia, observed on February 23, 2026. It is locally known as День защитника Отечества. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| Local Name | День защитника Отечества |
| Date | February 23, 2026 |
| Country |  Russia |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
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|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-01-02 | New Year holiday | Public |
| 2026-01-07 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Public |
| 2026-02-23 | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Public |
| 2026-03-08 | International Women's Day | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-05-09 | Victory Day | Public |
| 2026-06-12 | Russia Day | Public |
| 2026-11-04 | Unity Day | Public |
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-01-02 | New Year holiday | Public |
| 2026-01-07 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Public |
| 2026-03-08 | International Women's Day | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-05-09 | Victory Day | Public |
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