New Year holiday is a public holiday in Russia, observed on January 2, 2026. It is locally known as Новогодние каникулы. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year holiday
Local NameНовогодние каникулы
DateJanuary 2, 2026
CountryRU flag Russia
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year holiday in Russia?
New Year holiday falls on January 2, 2026 in Russia.
Is New Year holiday a public holiday?
Yes, New Year holiday is an official public holiday in Russia. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year holiday called locally?
In Russia, New Year holiday is known as "Новогодние каникулы".

All Public Holidays in Russia RU flag

DateHolidayType
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
2026-01-07 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

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