Holidays & Celebrations

Mark your calendars with Russia’s public holidays, attend the local celebrations and festivals, and take part in the country’s holiday traditions.

A large crowd of people walk through a Christmas market in Moscow, a banner saying 'Merry Christmas' in Russian hangs overhead

Russian public holidays in 2025

Need a break? Here are the Russian public holidays in 2024, 2025, and 2025, as well as other important dates to note in your calendar.

The best Russian festivals and celebrations

The best of Russia’s festivals celebrate the rich Russian culture, religion and history, alongside a vibrant mix of music, film, theatre, food and snow festivals.

A Russian Christmas market with St. Basil's Cathedral in the background

10 Russian Christmas facts and traditions

Drawing influence from Christian Orthodox traditions, there are many unique and interesting things to discover about Christmas in Russia.

School holidays in Russia: 2024 and 2025

Here is a list of school holidays in Russia so that parents in Russia can make family holiday plans and arrange childcare in necessary.

The Russian New Year

Due to the gap between Gregorian and Julian calendars, Russia goes about the holidays slightly later and slightly different. Dairmid Gunn explains.