Russians may receive several salaries in December

In December 2026, working Russians can receive several cash payments before the New Year holidays. Some employees will be paid early, and some employers may pay additional annual bonuses or a portion of their January earnings.

New Year holidays will last from December 31, 2026 to January 10, 2027 inclusive. If the salary payment date set by the employer falls on holidays or weekends, the money must be transferred in advance.

In this case, employees must receive the due amount no later than December 30, the last working day before the long weekend.

However, early payment will not affect all Russians. If the date of transfer of salary does not coincide with non-working days, the employer has the right to adhere to the usual schedule.

In addition, in December, some workers can count on the so-called thirteenth salary. This is usually an annual bonus that companies pay based on the results of their work.

This payment is not mandatory for all organizations. The possibility of obtaining it depends on the terms of the employment contract, collective agreement or internal rules of the employer.

Another additional income may be part of the salary for January. However, its early transfer is also not guaranteed and depends on the calculation procedure adopted in a particular organization.

Employers are required to pay wages at least twice a month. Specific dates are set by the internal documents of the company, but the money must be transferred no later than 15 calendar days after the end of the period for which they are accrued.

Thus, the number of December payments will vary. Some employees will receive a salary earlier than usual, others can additionally count on a bonus for the year.