Russians will experience a six-day workweek from October 28 to November 2, 2024, as reflected in the updated production calendar by the State Duma. This change is due to the transfer of a day off to April 30, allowing for an extended weekend from April 28 to May 1, 2025. During November, citizens will also enjoy two days off for National Unity Day, falling on November 3 and 4. Looking ahead, the New Year holidays will span 11 days, from December 29, 2024, to January 8, 2025, with proposals for further adjustments to the holiday calendar in 2025.
- The Ministry of Labor has indicated that the next long weekend will occur during the New Year holidays, lasting from December 29, 2024, to January 8, 2025. Additionally, there will be a division of the May holidays in 2025, with four days off at the beginning of May and additional days off in honor of Victory Day. The State Duma has expressed concerns over increasing the number of holidays, emphasizing the economic burden that additional days off would place on employers and the economy. Despite discussions about potentially making Constitution Day a holiday, the current calendar remains unchanged.
