Observances in Russia in 2026

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Find out the dates, history and traditions of Students Day
Students Day
An unofficial holiday, this is the Russian equivalent of Mardi Gras that takes place the week before Lent.
Maslenitsa
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Reindeer Herders' Day.
Reindeer Herders' Day
On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.
Cosmonautics Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kupala Night.
Kupala Night
Weddings, anniversaries, romantic gatherings... none of these events can do without a bouquet of flowers.
Florists' Day

List of Observances in Russia in 2026

Date Observances Category
Sunday Students Day Education
Monday Feb 16 - Sunday Feb 22 Maslenitsa Folk
Thursday Reindeer Herders' Day Culture
Sunday Cosmonautics Day Science
Monday Kupala Night Folk
Friday Florists' Day 🌼 Occupation
Sunday Navy Day Military
Tuesday Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus ☦ Religious
Saturday The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I Military
Sunday Paratroopers' Day Military
Sunday Builders' Day Occupation
Saturday National Flag Day Patriotic
Tuesday Knowledge Day Education
Saturday Day of Conception Family
Friday Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression Political
Sunday Mother's Day Family
Public Holidays in Russia for 2026 Public Holidays in Russia