Russians have an extended New Year, starting in either the end of December or January 1. The number of days vary from year to year, depending on government announcements.
Is New Year Holiday Week a Public Holiday?
New Year Holiday Week is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
In October 2012, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree that has added additional holidays to the Russian calendar.
Russians had a 10 day New Year break, starting December 30 that year and ending the day after the Russian Orthodox Christmas Day on January 8 the following year.
Other Holidays Affected
Additionally, in order to compensate for holidays that fall during the weekend of the New Year break, the decree extended the Spring and Labor Holiday by two days. The Spring and Labor Holidays start on May 1 and end on May 5.
Victory Day celebrations and holidays have also been extended by at least one additional day.
New Year Holiday Week Observances
New Year Holiday Week was only observed in the year 2013.
Year
Weekday
Date
Name
Holiday Type
2013
Mon
Dec 30
New Year Holiday Week
Observance
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