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Holidays are being adjusted due to the situation in the country: New Year holidays 2024-2025 will no longer be the same as before
Holidays are being adjusted according to the national situation: the Lunar New Year holidays in 2024–2025 will no longer be the same as before.
The department believes that its new approach to the holiday calendar will improve the quality of life of citizens. Extension of the Lunar New Year in 2025 One of the important changes is the extension of the Lunar New Year in 2025. Russian citizens can take a holiday from December 29, 2024 to January 8, 2025. This will give you the opportunity to celebrate the New Year with family and friends, as well as fully recuperate before the start of the next working year. The Ministry of Labor emphasizes the importance of long holidays to improve productivity and the general well-being of people.
Stage 2 May holidays. The structure of May holidays will also change. It is divided into two separate periods: May 1-4 and May 8-11. This calendar allows you to focus on important events and celebrate Spring, Labor Day and Victory Day with dignity. This helps strengthen ties between generations and conveys patriotic values.
We are introducing new holidays to improve the quality of life. It is also proposed to declare December 31, 2025, an official public holiday to simplify preparation for the holiday and give people the opportunity to spend more time with their loved ones. The full list of approved public holidays for 2025 is as follows:
These changes will allow Russians to plan their vacations in advance and distribute their working time more efficiently throughout the year. A plan to extend traditional holidays by moving weekends is also being considered, which could have a positive impact on people's quality of life. Longer periods of rest and improved distribution of vacations are aimed at increasing productivity, improving health and overall recovery of Russians. The Ministry of Labor sees these changes as an important step towards creating a comfortable environment for the life and well-being of citizens.