New Year holidays were abruptly postponed due to the situation in the country: holidays 2025 will change

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation presented long-awaited changes to the calendar of public holidays and weekends for 2025, aimed at improving the balance between work and rest

The stated goal is to improve the well-being of the population through more efficient use of leisure time. Let's see how these adjustments will affect our lives.

One of the most noticeable changes is the significant increase in the New Year holidays. In 2025, Russians will be able to relax from December 29, 2024 to January 8, 2025. A ten-day vacation is an unprecedented opportunity to fully prepare for the New Year celebrations, spend time with family and friends, and recuperate after a busy working year. The Ministry of Labor justifies this decision…