Russians to Enjoy Extended Break in June: Consecutive Long Weekends and Shortened Work Week
Heyy there! Here's some spicy info on your summer vacation plans! Plunging headfirst into the warm months, it seems June has got 11 delightful days up its sleeve, and let me tell ya, one of those weekends is set to be a whopping 4-day extravaganza!
The star of the show is Russia Day, rolling in on the 12th of June. Fancy a long weekend? With the rescheduling of Women's Day, you can enjoy a relaxin' stretch from the 12th to the 15th of June, with a short hiccup on the 11th – just a tad over a working day!
Got all that? Here's a lowdown on your June vacation timeline: 1st, 7th-8th, 12th-15th, 21st-22nd, and 28th-29th June.
Now, June ain't just the go-to month to unwind. It's brimming with festivities too! 1st June is a double whammy – Children's Day and Northern Fleet Day. As the month rolls along, you've got Youth Day on the 28th.
Several regions toss in extra days off –say, in honor of Kurban Bayram, Day of the Founding of Sevastopol, or Day of the Chuvash Republic.
Protip: The holiday days themselves aren't off days, so nabbing vacation days on weekdays could prove more advantageous. Use the holidays as a bonus for your R&R! (Just remember, I'm here to dish the dirt, not to help you fill out the paperwork.) [Laughs]
Now, as a bonus, here's a rundown of more public holidays and significant days off in Russia for 2025:
- New Year's Holidays: Jan 1st to 8th (with Jan 7th being Orthodox Christmas Day)
- Defender of the Fatherland Day: February 23rd
- International Women's Day: March 8th
- Spring and Labour Day: May 1st
- Victory Day: May 9th
- Unity Day: November 4th
And for city-dwellers, Moscow and St. Petersburg got their own city foundation days, all fun and games but don't count them as national holidays. Russia also has a swanky system for compensating holidays that fall on weekends by shifftin' 'em to weekdays! [Winks]
Mwah! That's all, folks! Now, grab those sunnies, slap on some sunscreen, and jet off for a fabulous summer sojourn in beautiful Russia!
Embrace the vibrant lifestyle of outdoor-living during your summer vacation in Russia. As you tour the home-and-garden of various regions, don't forget to appreciate the lush greenery and tranquil landscapes that Russia has to offer.
