New Year holidays 2024-2025 will not be the same

The Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation announced significant adjustments to the schedule of holidays and weekends for the next two years. The purpose of these changes is to optimize the balance between work and leisure of Russians.

Extended New Year holidays

According to the new schedule, residents of Russia will be able to enjoy their holidays from December 29, 2024 to January 8, 2025 inclusive. This long period will allow citizens to fully recuperate with their loved ones and prepare for the new working year. Extended New Year holidays will provide an opportunity not only to celebrate the main winter holiday, but also to have a good rest before returning to work.

May holidays in a new way

An important innovation will be the division of the May holidays into two separate…