A three-day weekend has begun in Russia

Russians will rest for three days this year, from June 12 to June 14. This was announced by Maria Kutarova, Associate Professor of the Department of Business, Labor and Corporate Law at the Presidential Academy.

"In 2026, Russians will spend three consecutive days on Russia Day, from June 12 to June 14. The June 12 holiday falls on Friday, so Saturday and Sunday automatically join it," Kutarova said in an interview with RIA Novosti on June 12.

The publication notes that there is only one additional day off in this year's calendar — November 4, when the country celebrates National Unity Day.

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On June 12, Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Mikaev, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Andrey Fedyaev, who are on board the International Space Station (ISS), recorded an address on the occasion of Russia Day. At the same time, Mikaev noted that the beauty of Russia, its power and vast expanses are especially clearly visible from space. He noted that the strength of the Russian Federation lies in unity and people who raise children, work and build their future in our country.