RussiavsKazakhstan
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
8
Only Russia
8
Only Kazakhstan
What the numbers say
In 2026, Russia has 13 nationwide public holidays and Kazakhstan has 13 — exactly the same number. They line up on 5 dates, including Новый год, Новогодние каникулы, Международный женский день 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 7 for Kazakhstan (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); Kazakhstan offers 4 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is January in Russia and March in Kazakhstan.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Russia
Kazakhstan is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Kazakhstan
Russia is working these days.
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