Official Holidays

January 1,2	New Year
January 7	Orthodox Christmas
February 23	Day of Fatherland Defenders
March 8	International Women's Day
May 1,2	Spring and Labour Day
May 9	Victory Day
June 12	Russia Day
November 7	Day of Concord and Reconciliation
December12	Constitution Day of Russia

Banks and public offices do not work on these days. Some shops continue working on holdays, but times depend on the orfanization. The information about working days and hours is usua;lly given on the front door.