Defender of the Fatherland Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, February 23, 2022
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 8
- Day of year
- 54
- Local time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Currency
- RUB
Long-weekend planner
Defender of the Fatherland Day falls on a Wednesday in 2022, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Russia, Defender of the Fatherland Day is on February 23, 2022 in 2022.
In 2022, Defender of the Fatherland Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Defender of the Fatherland Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Russia.
Defender of the Fatherland Day was on February 23, 2022 and has already passed this year.
The next Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia is on February 23, 2023.
Other public holidays in Russia 2022
- New Year's Day (Новый год)Jan 1
- New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы)Jan 2
- Christmas Day (Orthodox) (Рождество Христово)Jan 7
- International Women's Day (Международный женский день)Mar 8
- Labour Day (День труда)May 1
- Victory Day (День Победы)May 9
- Russia Day (День России)Jun 12
- Unity Day (День народного единства)Nov 4
About these dates
The Defender of the Fatherland Day date for Russia 2022 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.