Is Defender of the Fatherland Day a Public Holiday in Russia?
Defender of the Fatherland Day is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2023. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
Defender of the Fatherland Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Wed | 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National Holiday |