New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Currency
- RUB
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Russia, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Russia.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Russia is on January 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Russia 2026
- New Year holiday (Новогодние каникулы)Jan 2
- 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's Day date for Russia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.