Long Weekends in 2026 · Russia
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
Mother’s Day
Sat 28 Nov – Mon 30 Nov 2026
3days off
Take 1 leave around Mother’s Day to enjoy a 3-day break (28 Nov – 30 Nov).
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
3days off
Substitute Holiday for New Year Holiday
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027
4days off
Take 1 leave around Substitute Holiday for New Year Holiday to enjoy a 4-day break (31 Dec – 3 Jan).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 Jan (Fri) – 18 Jan (Sun) | 3 | Isra and Mi'raj |
| February | 21 Feb (Sat) – 23 Feb (Mon) | 3 | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| March | 14 Mar (Sat) – 16 Mar (Mon) | 3 | Lailat al-Qadr |
| March | 20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun) | 3 | Eid al-Fitr + March Equinox |
| May | 1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun) | 3 | Spring and Labor Day |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
Isra and Mi'raj3 days
16 Jan (Fri) – 18 Jan (Sun)
January
Defender of the Fatherland Day3 days
21 Feb (Sat) – 23 Feb (Mon)
February
Lailat al-Qadr3 days
14 Mar (Sat) – 16 Mar (Mon)
March
Eid al-Fitr + March Equinox3 days
20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun)
March
Spring and Labor Day3 days
1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun)
May
December Solstice3 days
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
