Defence of the Fatherland Day 2024 in Russia

This year: Friday, February 23, 2024
Next year: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Last year: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Type: National Holiday

Defence of the Fatherland Day Day, which is observed on February 23, signifies the commencement of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a National Holiday in many countries.

Is Defence of the Fatherland Day a National Holiday in Russia?

Yes, Defence of the Fatherland Day is a National Holiday in Russia. A national holiday is a day designated by a country's government as a day of celebration or commemoration, during which public institutions, schools, and businesses may be closed. These holidays often hold cultural, historical, or religious significance and are observed by the entire nation.

New Year Observances days

Year	Day	Date	Holiday Name	Comments
2018	Friday	February 23	Defence of the Fatherland Day	Originally known as Red Army Day
2019	Saturday	February 23	Defence of the Fatherland Day	Originally known as Red Army Day
2020	Sunday	February 23	Defence of the Fatherland Day	Originally known as Red Army Day
2021	Tuesday	February 23	Defence of the Fatherland Day	Originally known as Red Army Day
2022	Wednesday	February 23	Defence of the Fatherland Day	Originally known as Red Army Day
2023	Thursday	February 23	Defence of the Fatherland Day	Originally known as Red Army Day
2024	Friday	February 23	Defence of the Fatherland Day	Originally known as Red Army Day
2025	Sunday	February 23	Defence of the Fatherland Day	Originally known as Red Army Day

National Language of Russia

Name:Russian
Native:Русский
Code:ru

Country Information of Russia

Name:Russia
Capital:Moscow
Country Code:RU
Emoji:🇷🇺
Phone code:7
Unicode:U+1F1F7 U+1F1FA
Currency:RUB
Currency Symbol:₽