RussiavsEstonia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
11
Only Russia
10
Only Estonia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Russia has 13 nationwide public holidays and Estonia has 12, so Russia gets 1 more day off. They line up on 2 dates, including Новый год and День труда.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Russia has 9 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Estonia (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); Estonia offers 3 and 5. Estonia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Russia and December in Estonia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Russia
Estonia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Estonia
Russia is working these days.