Motorist's Day in Russia in 2025: what date is celebrated, how to congratulate

On October 26, 2025, Russia celebrates Motorist's Day, a professional holiday dedicated to all those involved in road transport. For more information, see the Izvestia article.

When is Motorist's Day celebrated in 2025

Motorist's Day in Russia is traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday of October. In 2025, this date falls on October 26. The holiday was established in Soviet times — in 1976 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, and since 1980 it has been celebrated on the last Sunday of October. In 2012, the holiday was renamed Automobile and Urban Passenger Transport Worker's Day, but the date remained unchanged.

Who celebrates the holiday

Motorist's Day is a holiday not only for professional drivers, but also for everyone who is somehow connected with motor transport. Congratulations are accepted by drivers of buses, trolleybuses, trams, taxis, as well as employees of car companies, mechanics, engineers, logisticians and car service workers. In addition, car enthusiasts and owners of personal vehicles also celebrate this day.

The history of the holiday

The idea to establish Motorist's Day arose in the USSR in response to appeals from citizens who regretted the lack of their own professional holiday for drivers. In 1976, a decree "On the Day of Motor Transport Workers" was issued, which became the basis for the establishment of a new holiday.

Since 1980, the holiday has been renamed Motorist's Day and has been celebrated on the last Sunday in October. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the holiday remained in Russia and was renamed Automobile and Urban Passenger Transport Worker's Day in 2012.

How to congratulate on Motorist's Day

Motorist's Day is not only a professional holiday, but also a day when everyone connected with motor transport is celebrated. This is an opportunity to express gratitude and respect for those who ensure our daily mobility and safety on the roads. Congratulations and gifts on this day will be a pleasant sign of attention and recognition of the merits of motorists. Congratulations on Motorist's Day can be diverse and depend on the relationship with the person.

For those who prefer short greetings, you can choose the following words: "May your road be smooth and smooth, and may the green light always be on the way!" or "I wish that every day driving brings joy and confidence!". For more original and creative greetings, you can refer to the verses: "May there be many turns in life, but they all lead to happiness and success!" or "Green light on the way, good luck in every kilometer!".

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If you want to congratulate in prose, these words will do: "Happy Motorist's Day! May your life be as dynamic and interesting as traveling along winding routes. I wish you new horizons and vivid impressions!" or "Congratulations on the holiday! May your car always start the first time, and the road pleases with good asphalt and beautiful landscapes around!".

In addition, you can complement the gift with practical and useful accessories for the car, such as a seat massager, a high-quality car air freshener, a car care kit, a thermos or a thermocup for trips, as well as a gift certificate for a car service. Such gifts will emphasize attention and care, and will also be useful in the daily life of a motorist.

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