Russia has 8 potential long weekends in 2018, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 3 natural 3-day weekends and 5 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Новый год
Jan 1, 2018 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
New Year holiday
Новогодние каникулы
Jan 2, 2018 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
New Year holiday
Новогодние каникулы
Jan 4, 2018 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
New Year holiday
Новогодние каникулы
Jan 5, 2018 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Defender of the Fatherland Day
День защитника Отечества
Feb 23, 2018 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
International Women's Day
Международный женский день
Mar 8, 2018 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Labour Day
День труда
May 1, 2018 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Russia Day
День России
Jun 12, 2018 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
8 long weekend opportunities Russia 2018
Last updated: April 1, 2026