September 7 is Oil and Gas Industry Workers' Day: traditions, how to congratulate

Oil and Gas Industry Workers' Day is celebrated annually in early autumn. It unites all those who work in these strategically important sectors of the economy, which serve as the key to the country's energy security. Izvestia tells us when the celebrations will take place in 2025 and how to congratulate oil and gas workers on their professional holiday.

When is Oil and Gas Industry Workers' Day in 2025

For many years now, Oil and Gas Industry Workers' Day, also known as Oil and Gas Workers' Day, has been celebrated on the first Sunday of September. In 2025, this date falls on September 7th.

Traditionally, geologists, drillers, engineers, technologists, well builders, transport workers and other specialists whose activities are related to the exploration, production, processing and transportation of oil and gas are congratulated on this day.

The history of a professional holiday

The holiday was established in 1965 in honor of the successful development of oil and gas fields in Western Siberia. Then it was called the "All-Union Day of Oil and Gas Industry Workers." It was first celebrated on September 5, 1965, and celebrations were held at the Central Theater of the Soviet Army in Moscow.

In 1980, the celebration was renamed Oil and Gas Industry Workers' Day and added to the list of public holidays. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it was confirmed in modern Russia, its name and date remained the same. In the oil regions of Russia, it is often called the Day of the Oilman, and in the gas regions — the Day of the gas worker.

The holiday dedicated to the oil and gas industry is also celebrated in other countries of the former Soviet Union. For example, in Kazakhstan it is called "Oil and Gas Industry Workers' Day" and is also celebrated on the first Sunday of September. Celebrations are also taking place in Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova and Ukraine.

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What events are planned for 2025

On Sunday, official events are held throughout the country, the best employees of the industry are awarded, concerts, exhibitions, professional skills competitions and other thematic events are organized. Some oil and gas companies organize corporate celebrations a day earlier so that employees can spend the holiday with their family.

An extensive cultural program dedicated to the Day of Oil and Gas Industry Workers is planned in 2025 in a number of major cities that are centers of oil and gas production. So, a big concert will be held in Almetyevsk, the heart of Tatarstan's oil industry. It was here that the first well was drilled back in 1950, which gave a powerful impetus to the development of oil production in the republic. The oilmen will be congratulated by Yuri Antonov, the Lube and Culture Room groups.

Nizhnevartovsk (Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug — Yugra, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug) is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the discovery of the Samotlor oil field, one of the largest not only in Russia, but also in the world. Therefore, the central event of the holiday will be a virtual tour of the field. The program also includes performances by artists of the city, a theatrical performance, sports competitions and games.

Oil and gas workers will also be congratulated in Achinsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Surgut and other cities. Traditionally, heads of regions, top officials of the country, heads of Gazprom and Rosneft will deliver congratulations.

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How to congratulate oil and gas workers on September 7

Oil and Gas Industry Workers' Day is not only an opportunity to highlight the importance of the industry for the economy, but also to express gratitude to the people who create the foundation for the economic well—being of the country.

Below are some examples of how to wish a happy September 7th holiday. Congratulations can be sent to colleagues, friends or relatives working in the oil and gas industry.

"Today we celebrate Oil and Gas Industry Workers' Day, a celebration of people who have dedicated their lives to such difficult and important professions. Your work requires not only high qualifications, but also fortitude, responsibility and perseverance. May new horizons, ambitious projects and well-deserved awards await you ahead!"

"Congratulations on the Day of the workers of the oil and Gas Industry! May your work always be in demand, and may your work bring satisfaction and pride in the results you have achieved! I wish you good health, inexhaustible energy, professional success and personal happiness!"

"Happy holidays, dear oil and gas workers! You are the ones who provide us with energy and warmth. Your work is important to each of us, and we appreciate your professionalism and dedication. On our professional holiday, we would like to thank you for your work and wish you safe working conditions, high salaries, stability, new discoveries and achievements!"

"Dear oil and gas workers! On this festive day, we would like to thank you for your professionalism and dedication. May your work bring satisfaction, and every day will be filled with new achievements and successes! We wish you many bright projects and successful implementation of all your plans!"

"Happy holiday to the developers and miners of black and blue gold! You ensure the energy security and prosperity of our state, making a significant contribution to its economic development, as well as inspiring young professionals by your example. We wish you good health, success in your work, and as much joy in your life as there is oil and gas in the bowels of the earth!"

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