In 2026, Russian citizens will have five four-day workweeks, one three-day workweek, and one week with a holiday on Wednesday. The first week of November, dedicated to the Day of National Unity, will have the following schedule: two working days, followed by a holiday, then two more working days, and two days off.
Additionally, the last week of December will be shortened, with only three working days. December 31, 2026, will also be a day off, as it has been moved from January 4.
Therefore, taking into account the proposed relocation, the following rest days will be in 2026:
- From December 31, 2025, to January 11, 2026;
- From February 21 to 23;
- From March 7 to 9;
- From May 1 to 3 and from May 9 to 11;
- From June 12 to 14;
- November 4;
- December 31, 2026.