Christmas Day (Orthodox) has already passed this year.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 2
- Day of year
- 7
- Local time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Currency
- RUB
Long-weekend planner
Christmas Day (Orthodox) falls on a Wednesday in 2026, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Russia, Christmas Day (Orthodox) is on January 7, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Christmas Day (Orthodox) falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Christmas Day (Orthodox) is a public holiday observed nationwide in Russia.
Christmas Day (Orthodox) was on January 7, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Christmas Day (Orthodox) in Russia is on January 7, 2027.
Other public holidays in Russia 2026
- New Year's Day (Новый год)Jan 1
- New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы)Jan 2
- Defender of the Fatherland Day (День защитника Отечества)Feb 23
- 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 Christmas Day (Orthodox) date for Russia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.