January holidays 2024-2025 will no longer be the same as before

New rules for rest and work for Russians in the coming years

On the eve of 2025, the Russian Ministry of Labor announced large-scale changes to the calendar of weekends and holidays. These innovations, according to the department, are designed to optimize the balance of work and rest of citizens, helping to improve their quality of life. The reform will affect both the New Year holidays and the May holidays, and will also add a new day off.

The key change will be a significant increase in the New Year holidays. In 2025, Russians will be able to relax from December 29, 2024 to January 8, 2025 inclusive. The Ministry of Labor justifies this decision with the need to fully recuperate before the start of the new working year, emphasizing the positive impact of long holidays on…