January holidays 2024-2025 will no longer be as before

Changes for Russians

The Russian Ministry of Labor has announced significant changes to the schedule of holidays and weekends for the next two years. These measures are aimed at optimizing the distribution of working time and rest for citizens, which, according to the department, should have a positive impact on the standard of living of Russians.

Extension of New Year holidays
One of the key innovations will be an increase in the duration of the New Year holidays in 2025. Russians will be able to enjoy their holidays from December 29, 2024 to January 8, 2025 inclusive. This will provide an opportunity not only to celebrate the New Year with family and friends, but also to fully recuperate before the start of the new working year. The Ministry of Labor emphasizes that long holidays contribute to increased…