The six-day work week has begun in Russia

In Russia, on Monday, October 28, a long working week began. It was determined that it would last six days – until November 2. Such a deadline was established within the framework of the production schedule approved by the government of the Russian Federation.

Saturday, November 2 is counted as a working day (shortened according to the Labor Code). And the holiday is moved to April 30 next year. Thus, to celebrate National Unity Day, Russians will rest on Sunday, November 3 and Monday, November 4. In the 30 calendar days of November, with a period of 5 days, there will be 21 working days and 9 days off. And from April 28 to May 1 there is a day off.

Previously, it was known that the working week from November 5 to 8 would last four days due to the celebration of National Unity Day, which takes place on Monday, November 4. National Unity Day is a The holiday is celebrated annually in Russia on November 4. This holiday was established in 2005 and has been a day off since then.

Previously, Labor Minister Anton Kotykov said that in 2024 the ministry tried to take into account people's desire to relax longer during the warm season, so they increased the organization of May Day. People will have a day off from April 28 to May 1: two additional days off, April 27 and November 2, borrowed from National Solidarity Day. Kotykov emphasized that the Ministry tried to maintain a balance between the New Year holiday and May.