RussiavsUkraine
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
8
Only Ukraine
What the numbers say
In 2026, Russia has 13 nationwide public holidays and Ukraine has 11, so Russia gets 2 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Новый год, 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 Ukraine (4 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); Ukraine offers 4 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is January in Russia and May in Ukraine.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Russia
Ukraine is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Ukraine
Russia is working these days.