May holidays 2018: official weekend in Russia

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

May holidays are highly anticipated. How we rest in 2018 and what official days off will be in Russia can be found using the production calendar.

May is eagerly awaited by both adults and children. Great time - the sun is shining outside the window, warming with warm rays. Many Russians are already preparing for the summer cottage season. However, there is no need to rush to a trip to the dacha, there are festive festivities ahead.

May holidays

The beginning of the month will start with a long weekend. In the period from April 29 to May 2, Russians will be able to relax. This is a good time to enjoy nature and have a picnic with the whole family.

The next weekend falls on May 9th. There will be no transfers, the holiday will last only 1 day. The only thing, on the 8th, a shorter working day is expected.

There will be 20 business days per month. They fall on the following numbers: 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31.

Public holidays

May holidays are a great time. A good chance to gain strength for the summer season, to relax before the upcoming work.

The 1 of May

How do we rest on the May holidays, starting from the first day? Spring and Labor Day, it is dedicated to the working people. Russians will be able to spend time in good company. Demonstrations will take place at the venues, and festivities will unfold in the parks.

Every year, half a million Russians gather on the square, guests of the capital who want to relax. In the morning, festive processions are held, the beginning of the event is scheduled for 10 o'clock. People who come will be able to plunge into the atmosphere of past years, feel the strength of spirit of past comrades. Also on this day, according to tradition, the President of Russia presents medals to the heroes of labor.

Such events are memorable, and the official May holidays in Russia are an excellent reason to spend time with your family, to get together in a friendly company in the park.

May 2

Another official day off, which will be provided to the Russians in 2018. The mass events are already over. However, there is no need to despair, the weekend continues. This means that the whole family can go on a picnic. Camping will help the family to become friendly, and will charge them with a lot of positive emotions.

May 8

The working day, according to the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, will be shortened. Russians will be able to come home from work an hour earlier and get ready for the holiday.

9th May

Victory Day. This holiday has a special relationship. Russians celebrate the victory of the Soviet army over Germany in the Great Patriotic War. 73 years have passed since the terrible war.

May 9 is the red day of the calendar, this official May holiday in Russia is never postponed. All Russians in 2018 will be able to take a break from work on this day and become participants in cultural events.

The organizers decided to start the celebration by laying flowers. In the capital, you can see a parade, and festivities will unfold in the parks. Vacationers will be able to try the field kitchen, get acquainted with military equipment. Museums and exhibitions will also open their doors to visitors.

Flash mobs will be organized for young people, they will be held in the squares. Pop stars will take an active part in festive events and perform famous hits.

For those wishing to watch a movie, a cinema will work, it will be located in the open air. Vacationers will be able to watch military films.

The May holiday in 2018 will end with fireworks, which will start at 21.00. At this time, the sky will be decorated with many bright lights, vacationers will be able to enjoy the amazing beauty, because on the May holidays, fireworks are distinguished by their magnificence. Children and adults are looking forward to them.

Vacationers should be prepared for the fact that traffic will be limited, some routes will change their direction. As for the metro, it will operate as usual.

What holidays are still celebrated in May in 2018

In addition to public holidays, there will be others in May. There are no days off on these days, but many Russians treat them with special trepidation. The most significant are the following holidays:

• May 17 - The Ascension of the Lord. Will pass in 40 days from the date of Easter. The holiday is significant for Christians. It is believed that Jesus Christ went to heaven and is waiting for people to live a long life with him;
• May 24 - Day of Slavic Writing. Everyone remembers Cyril and Methodius.

In addition, the dead are commemorated for 3 days in May. These dates fall on the following dates:

• 9th May - day of memory of the fallen soldiers;
• May 25th - Day of Remembrance for the Departed Who Died a Violent Death;
• 26 of May - Parents' Saturday. The day is intended to commemorate relatives and loved ones who have passed away.

As you can see, May is rich in holidays. Despite the fact that not all of them are the red day of the calendar, it is still worth remembering about them.

What to do during the May holidays

May is one of the most beloved and long-awaited months. Everyone associates May holidays with outdoor recreation. There is entertainment for everyone.

For families who prefer an active lifestyle, you can go to the forest, to the river, to the dacha. Songs with a guitar, outdoor games will help you spend time with pleasure and remember the May weekend for many years.

Russians who prefer to relax in the city will be able to attend entertainment events. In addition, the doors of theaters, cinemas, museums, exhibitions will be open to visitors.

May holidays allow you to go on a journey. You can choose a tour of Russian cities or go abroad. In any case, you will be able to get a lot of pleasure from the trip and recharge with positive emotions.

May holidays need to be planned, as each city will have a very rich festive program. For vacationers, various cultural events will be presented, concerts with the participation of celebrities will be held on the squares.

These holidays are best spent with the family. Entertainment programs will be of interest to both kids and their parents.