September 13 — Programmer's Day: history and traditions, how to congratulate
Russian programmers celebrate their holiday every year in early autumn. During this period, congratulations are given to specialists who make a significant contribution to the development of the domestic IT industry. In addition to programmers, these include system analysts, software developers, and testers. Izvestia tells us when Programmer's Day appeared in Russia and how to congratulate IT specialists on their professional day.
When is Programmer's Day in 2025
The date of the holiday is tied to the number 256, symbolizing the number of different values that can be expressed using an eight-bit byte. Thus, Programmer's Day in Russia falls on the 256th day of the year. This is September 13th in a normal year or September 12th in a leap year.
In 2025, the celebration falls on a day off — Saturday, September 13.
The history of a professional holiday
The holiday was officially established by presidential decree in 2009 on the initiative of the professional community. Since then, it has been celebrated annually by all those who know how to see beauty in algorithms and create the future with the help of codes. However, Programmer's Day was not always celebrated in mid-September.
Previously, most IT specialists celebrated it on April 22, since the number 22.04 corresponded to the specialty code "Computer Software" in the All-Russian Classifier.
There were other holiday date options.:
- April 4, which marks Microsoft's founding day and the memorial day of Catholic Saint Isidore of Seville, the official patron saint of the Internet.;
- July 19 is the day of the creation of the world's first computer program;
- December 10 is the birthday of Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician and the first programmer in history.
International Programmers' Day is also celebrated worldwide on January 7. This day marks the contribution of programmers to technological progress, which would not have been possible without their participation.
The traditions of Programmer's Day in Russia
It is customary to organize various events on Programmer's Day: from friendly meetings to professional conferences. Many teams organize special events for their employees to celebrate their hard work and contribution to the development of the company.
Programmer's Day is also used to summarize the results of work in the IT field. Scientific conferences and round tables are organized in honor of the holiday, where IT specialists can share their experiences and discuss new areas of work.
For those who are just starting their career in the IT field, seminars and master classes on programming from leading experts are held. They are often conducted online. Therefore, you can join the events from anywhere in the country.
How to congratulate on Programmer's Day on September 13th
Programmers spend a lot of time at the computer. Therefore, as a gift, you can choose an orthopedic mat, a comfortable pillow under a computer chair or glasses that reduce the harmful effects of radiation from the screen.
Diversify the workplace:
- themed souvenirs;
- indoor plant;
- creative photo frame;
- wireless headphones;
- game console;
- a new release of your favorite game.
The easiest way to wish a happy holiday is to send a postcard in messengers or social networks, adding warm wishes to it. Traditionally, on this day, we wish you creative inspiration, success in your work, stable income and professional growth. Here are some examples of how to wish Happy Programmer's Day on September 13th.:
"Congratulations to all those who have connected their lives with the development of programs and applications, happy Programmer's Day! Let everything work out on the first try, and the finished projects will be like good coffee: strong, awakening and with a pleasant aftertaste. I wish you great success and personal happiness!"
"Congratulations on Programmer's Day! I wish you good health, inexhaustible inspiration and new achievements! May your code be flawless, and there will be no place for bugs and mistakes in your life!"
"Happy holidays, programmers! I wish you optimism, always be in good shape, find the best solutions and have many successful launches. May your work bring you pleasure, good earnings, recognition from colleagues, and lots of megabytes of good mood!"
"Congratulations to the programmers on their holiday! You are making our world more technologically advanced, more comfortable and safer. And today is not just a date on the calendar, but a recognition of your contribution to the development of all spheres of our lives. I wish you patience and creative solution of the most difficult tasks!"
"Happy Programmer's Day! I wish you strong nerves, new interesting projects and always find the best way to success. May there be fewer disruptions in your work, the connection will be stable, and all programs are working properly!"
Earlier, Izvestia told how the Day of the System Administrator is celebrated in Russia.
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