Traditionally, the coming year will begin with the New Year holidays. It is worth recalling that the last Friday of 2017 is a shortened working day, and on the 30th-31st, citizens will be able to perfectly prepare for their favorite holiday. Interesting fact: December 31 is officially a public holiday from next year, and in the future, the New Year holidays will become even longer. The official holidays at the beginning of 2018 will last from the first to the eighth of January. Considering that January 6 and 7 will fall on a weekend, the government decided to add an additional weekend to the March and May holidays.

Further holidays in 2018 are planned for February. The 23rd, that is, Defender of the Fatherland Day, falls on Friday, which is quite convenient, so citizens expect three consecutive days off - from the 23rd to the 25th. It is worth noting that February 22 is a shortened working day. The holidays in March are no less convenient. Due to the postponement of the holiday from January 6 to March 9, the weekend will be March 8-11, which will eventually make this working week one of the shortest.

How we will relax in 2018 in May and June

After an unremarkable production April, Russians will be able to have a great rest on a long May vacation. Due to the not very convenient arrangement of dates, it was decided to make Saturday, April 28, an additional working day. From April 29 to May 2 inclusive, citizens will have a quiet rest for 4 days in a row (an additional day, May 2, was added due to the postponement of the holiday January 7). May 9 falls on a Wednesday, so it will be the only public holiday for the following week.

The schedule of holidays in June is similar to May. Since the 12th, Day of Russia, falls on Tuesday, it was again decided to make Saturday, the 9th, a shortened working day. This made it possible to set the weekend on June 10-12.

How will we relax in 2018 in November

The schedule of holidays in December is quite convenient and understandable. Holiday national unity, the fourth of November, falls on a Sunday, and an additional holiday is set for the following Monday. Thus, the days off will be from 3 to 5 November. Do not forget about the shortened working day on November 2.

So, now the picture of how we rest in 2018 on holidays is clear: the approved calendar contains 14 holidays. Their location is quite convenient and will not disturb the production schedule at most enterprises. The increase in the New Year holidays in 2019 also warms the soul, until which there will be very little left.

In November, the Russian Federation celebrates the national holiday Day of National Unity. In this regard, the Russians receive an additional day off.

The production calendar will tell you how we work and relax in November 2018, what long weekends fall. Inform about the number of working days, weekends and holidays, working time norms this month.

• weekends and holidays
• pre-holiday days
  (with reduced working day by 1 hour)

How to relax in November 2018

November 2018 has 9 holidays and weekends:

• November 3, Sat. - day off
• November 4, Sun. - National Unity Day, an official non-working holiday (Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation)
• November 5, Mon. - rescheduled public holiday from 4 November.

How we work in November

In November 2018, Russians work 21 days:

Working hours

According to production calendar Russia, in November 2018, there were 21 working days and 9 days off and holidays in the country.

Working hours norms:

• at 40 hour working week– 168 hours (21 x 8, where 21 is the number of working days, 8 is the duration of the work shift);
• at 36 hours - 151.2 hours (21 x 7.2);
• at 24-hour - 100.8 hours (21 x 4.8).

Public holidays in November

In November, Russia celebrates 1 public holiday - National Unity Day (November 4). It is included in the Days of Military Glory of the Russian Federation. Timed to coincide with the victory of the people's militia over the Polish invaders in 1612. 2018 marks the 14th time. This is an official day off (Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

May holidays are a pleasant time. People are looking forward to them to relax in nature or in the family circle from everyday work.

The production calendar will tell you how we work and how we relax in May 2018, how many days off and working days there are in Russia for this month. You will find out what public holidays are celebrated in the Russian Federation in May, and what days of the week they fall on.

• weekends and holidays
• pre-holiday days
  (with reduced working day by 1 hour)

How to relax on the May holidays in 2018

In May 2018, 11 holidays and days off:

• April 29, Sun. - day off
• April 30, Mon. - rescheduled holiday from April 28 (Sat.)
• May 1, Tue - Holiday of Spring and Labor, official non-working holiday (Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation)
• May 2, Wed - rescheduled public holiday from January 7 (Sun.).

How to rest on May 9

For the second the May holidays Russians rest 1 day:

• May 9, Wed. - Victory Day, an official non-working holiday (Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

How we work in May

In May 2018, Russians work 20 days:

May 8 is a pre-holiday day with reduced working hours by one hour (Article 95 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Working hours

According to the production calendar of Russia, in May 2018 there are 20 working days in the country (including 1 shortened one) and 11 days off and holidays.

Working hours norms:

• with a 40-hour work week - 159 hours (20 x 8 - 1, where 20 is the number of working days, 8 is the duration of the work shift, 1 is the number of reduced working days);
• at 36 hours - 143 hours (20 x 7.2 - 1);
• at 24-hour - 95 hours (20 x 4.8 - 1).

How to relax on May holidays

May holidays are the time for outdoor recreation. At this time of the year, warm weather is already setting in the street, flowers and trees are blooming.

Fans of outdoor activities can go with family or friends to the river, to the forest or to the country house. There you can cook food on fire, play games, sing songs with a guitar.

Those who want to relax in the city can arrange a cultural and entertainment program: go to the cinema or theater, visit museums or exhibitions, organize shopping.

Travel enthusiasts can plan a trip to another city in Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Suzdal, Yalta, or organize an overseas tour to Turkey, the Czech Republic, Georgia, France, Italy.

On official holidays (May 1 and 9), residents of the cities are given the opportunity to taste concerts with the participation of famous performers, which take place on the squares.

Ministry of Labor and social protection Russian Federation prepared a draft transfer of days off in 2018. It differs from the schedule according to which the Russians lived in 2017. Details - in the material Federal News Agency.

How to relax on New Year's Eve in 2018

In 2017, December 30, which is considered a working day, successfully fell on Saturday, so we can consider it the beginning of a long New Year's vacation. Official holidays in late December - early January will be extended from December 30, 2017 to January 8, 2017, which is 10 days.

Postponement of holidays in January 2018

Next year, as well as this year, during the New Year holidays, two official holidays coincide with days off. That is why the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation proposes to postpone these days, adding a bonus to other holidays. And here's what happens:

• day off January 6(Saturday) may be rescheduled for 9th of March(Friday);
• day off January 7(Sunday) may be rescheduled for May 2(Wednesday).

As stated in the text of the document of the Ministry of Labor, these transfers will be made in accordance with the second part of Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.

Recall that January 7 in Russia is celebrated the second most important (after Easter) Orthodox holiday - Nativity.

Weekend changes in 2018

The main change compared to 2017 is not only that officials are proposing to increase the number of days off in March and May due to two days that fall on the January holidays.

Officials also propose to organize the postponement of the weekend from April 28, the 9th of June and December 29th(these three days fall on Saturday) - on April 30, June 11th and Dec. 31(that's Mondays). The Ministry of Labor is confident that such changes will help organizations and companies plan ahead working time. So, it will be convenient for the inhabitants of the country.

How do we relax in the spring

Officials in 2018, following the calendar, are preparing us a long weekend. So, in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day, Russians will be able to rest for three days, and in honor of the International women's day March 8 - even four.

Before the Holiday of Spring and Labor, Russians will also be rewarded with a good mini-vacation - from April 29 to May 2. At the same time, Victory Day, although it is a day off, but the days standing next to it are not. And on May 8 and May 10, the inhabitants of our country will have to work hard.

How to relax in summer and autumn

In the summer, the time for vacations begins: if one of the Russians is deprived of such happiness, then it remains for him to console himself with the weekend. Both ordinary and unscheduled - in honor of the Day of Russia. In 2018, the Ministry of Labor proposes to make the weekend from June 10 to 12.

Also, three days will be allotted to the inhabitants of Russia and in November - on the occasion of the Day of National Unity. From November 3 to 5, people will have the opportunity to escape from the bustle of work and have a little rest.

Reaction to the new calendar

The reaction of social networks to the new schedule is still restrained. Users simply share information. Silent for now and Vladimir Zhirinovsky, which is known for its harsh statements regarding the schedule of rest of Russians.

So, a few years ago, he proposed abolishing new year holidays, making already January 2 a working day. According to him, the best gift for the Russians would be the complete abolition of long-playing new year holidays. However, other deputies were able to defend the holiday calendar, adopted in the mid-2000s and giving the Russians long winter holidays.

A little later, Zhirinovsky softened his position: all holidays should be removed, leaving only three days off (January 1, May 9 and June 12). Instead, he proposed to give the Russians 30 days of vacation annually, as well as 15 days when they can take a break in excess of this schedule. Individually, independently, without general festivities.

Official holidays in Russia in 2018

Let's summarize. If the proposal of the Ministry of Labor is approved, then the Russians will be able to rest on the following dates:

• New Year holidays and Christmas (December 30, 2017 - January 8, 2018);
• weekend in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day (February 23-25);
• International Women's Day weekend (March 8-11);
• weekend in honor of the Holiday of Spring and Labor (April 29 - May 2);
• Day off in honor of Victory Day (May 9);
• weekend in honor of the Day of Russia (June 10–12);
• weekend in honor of National Unity Day (November 3–5).