Russia has 7 potential long weekends in 2019, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 4 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Новый год
Jan 1, 2019 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
New Year holiday
Новогодние каникулы
Jan 3, 2019 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
New Year holiday
Новогодние каникулы
Jan 4, 2019 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Рождество Христово
Jan 7, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
International Women's Day
Международный женский день
Mar 8, 2019 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Victory Day
День Победы
May 9, 2019 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Unity Day
День народного единства
Nov 4, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
7 long weekend opportunities Russia 2019
Last updated: April 1, 2026