Observances in Russia in 2024

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Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day
Mother's Day
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

List of Observances in Russia in 2024

Date Observances Category
Thursday Students Day Education
Monday Mar 11 - Sunday Mar 17 Maslenitsa Folk
Tuesday Reindeer Herders' Day Culture
Friday Cosmonautics Day Science
Saturday Kupala Night Folk
Wednesday Florists' Day 🌼 Occupation
Sunday Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus ☦ Religious
Sunday Navy Day Military
Thursday The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I Military
Friday Paratroopers' Day Military
Sunday Builders' Day Occupation
Thursday National Flag Day Patriotic
Sunday Knowledge Day Education
Thursday Day of Conception Family
Wednesday Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression Political
Sunday Mother's Day Family
Public Holidays in Russia for 2024 Public Holidays in Russia