New Year holiday has already passed this year.
Friday, January 2, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, January 2, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 2
- Local time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Currency
- RUB
All 2026 dates
In 2026, New Year holiday is observed on 5 separate dates in Russia.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2026 | Friday |
| January 3, 2026 | Saturday |
| January 4, 2026 | Sunday |
| January 5, 2026 | Monday |
| January 6, 2026 | Tuesday |
Long-weekend planner
New Year holiday falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Russia, New Year holiday is observed on January 2, 2026, January 3, 2026, January 4, 2026, January 5, 2026, January 6, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year holiday falls on a Friday.
Yes. New Year holiday is a public holiday observed nationwide in Russia.
New Year holiday was on January 2, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year holiday in Russia is on January 2, 2027.
Other public holidays in Russia 2026
- New Year's Day (Новый год)Jan 1
- Christmas Day (Orthodox) (Рождество Христово)Jan 7
- 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 New Year holiday date for Russia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.