What are the Official Russian Public Holidays?
• 1st and 2nd January – New Year’s Holiday • 7th January – Russian Orthodox Christmas • 23rd February – Army Day • 8th March – Women’s Day • 1st and 2nd May – Labour Day • 9th May – Victory Day (VE Day) • 12th June – Declaration of Sovereignty Day (founding of Russian Federation) • 7th November – Reconciliation Day • 12th December – Constitution Day. Please note that most, if not all official offices, including the consulates in the UK will be closed on these days – and often, there is a “go slow” just before and just after.
