January 2026 in Russia Brings More Days Off Than Work, Expert Says

Overview

• RIA Novosti reports that January will feature 16 non-working days and 15 working days, citing SuperJob’s legal practice head Alexander Yuzhalin.
• Employees on a five-day week are set to be off from 31 December 2025 through 11 January 2026 inclusive, totaling 12 days.
• The period includes a transferred day on 31 December, the official New Year holidays from 1 to 8 January, Orthodox Christmas on 7 January, a transferred day on 9 January, and the regular weekend on 10–11 January.
• January traditionally has the fewest working days in Russia, with 2026 offering slightly more rest than recent years, according to the expert.
• The figures are presented as expert guidance relayed by RIA Novosti rather than a newly published government calendar.