Russians will work six days in a row at the end of October.

In the autumn of 2025, Russia will have a six—day working week - from October 27 to November 1, according to a decree published on the government's website.

The working day on Saturday, November 1, will be shortened as a pre-holiday before National Unity Day. After six working days, a long weekend will follow — they will last from November 2 to November 4.

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On September 30, Svetlana Bessarab, a member of the State Duma Committee on Labor, expressed support for the initiative to make December 31 a permanent day off. In her opinion, such a measure will allow citizens to plan their affairs in advance before the New Year. Bessarab also recalled that the idea was previously supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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