BelarusvsRussia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
4
Only Belarus
7
Only Russia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Belarus has 10 nationwide public holidays and Russia has 13, so Russia gets 3 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Новы год, Каляды праваслаўныя, Мiжнародны жаночы дзень and Дзень працы.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Belarus has 7 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Russia (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Belarus offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Russia offers 5 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is January in Belarus and January in Russia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Belarus
Russia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Russia
Belarus is working these days.