Defender of the Fatherland Day has already passed this year.
Monday, February 23, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, February 23, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 9
- Day of year
- 54
- Local time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Currency
- RUB
Long-weekend planner
Defender of the Fatherland Day falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Russia, Defender of the Fatherland Day is on February 23, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Defender of the Fatherland Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Defender of the Fatherland Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Russia.
Defender of the Fatherland Day was on February 23, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia is on February 23, 2027.
Other public holidays in Russia 2026
- 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 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.