RussiavsFinland
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
10
Only Russia
12
Only Finland
What the numbers say
In 2026, Russia has 13 nationwide public holidays and Finland has 15, so Finland gets 2 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Новый год, Новогодние каникулы 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 Finland (6 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); Finland offers 5 and 4. Finland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Russia and December in Finland.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Russia
Finland is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Finland
Russia is working these days.