If you're visiting Russia, it's worth checking the dates of the Russian public or bank holidays. The Russian Federation has a variety of religious and public holidays when you will find that the majority of shops, institutions & public buildings are closed.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday will be a day off in lieu of the holiday.
Russian Public Bank Holidays
2012
Sunday 1 January - New Year's Day - Nowy Rok
Thursday 7 January - Orthodox Christmas Day
Thursday 23 February - Defender of the Fatherland Day
Thursday 8 March - Womens Day
Tuesday 1 May - Spring Day - Labour Day
Wednesday 9 May - Russia Victory Day
Tuesday 12 June - Russia National Day - Independence Day
Sunday 4 November - Unity Day
St Basils Cathedral Moscow

2013
Tuesday 1 January - New Year's Day - Nowy Rok
Monday 7 January - Orthodox Christmas Day
Saturday 23 February - Defender of the Fatherland Day
Friday 8 March - Womens Day
Wednesday 1 May - Spring Day - Labour Day
Thursday 9 May - Russia Victory Day
Wednesday 12 June - Russia National Day - Independence Day
Monday 4 November - Unity Day
St Basils Cathedral Moscow

To view public bank holidays for other countries & locations in the world, try our Worldwide Public Holidays section
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