Tuesday 1 Jan New Year Monday 7 Jan Orthodox Christmas Day Saturday 23 Feb Defender of the Fatherland Day Monday 25 Feb Defender of the Fatherland Day' observed Saturday 8 Mar International Women's Day Monday 10 Mar 'International Women's Day' observed Thursday 1 May Spring and Labor Day Friday 9 May Victory Day Thursday 12 Jun Russia Day Tuesday 4 Nov Unity Day Source: http://www.timeanddate.com