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