Victory Day has already passed this year.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 19
- Day of year
- 129
- Local time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Currency
- RUB
Long-weekend planner
Victory Day falls on the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Russia, Victory Day is on May 9, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Victory Day falls on a Saturday.
Yes. Victory Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Russia.
Victory Day was on May 9, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Victory Day in Russia is on May 9, 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
- 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
- Russia Day (День России)Jun 12
- Unity Day (День народного единства)Nov 4
About these dates
The Victory Day date for Russia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.