The last short working week in 2026 in Russia will be in December

Russians until the end of 2026 is waiting for another shortened working week, it will fall on the last days of December, follows from the production calendar.

This week in Russia will work from 28 to 30 December (Monday to Wednesday). Thursday, December 31, is a day off.

In August, the draft production calendar for 2027 was posted on the website of the Ministry of Labor. It follows that seven reduced working weeks are planned in Russia next year. Thus, the Russians are waiting for five three-day weekend – 21-23 February, 6-8 March, 1-3 and 8-10 May, 12-14 June. Four consecutive weekends are scheduled for November 4-7, and the New Year holidays will last 11 days, from December 31, 2026 to January 10, 2027.