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Russia’s last shortened working day of 2026 set for November 3
In short
Russians will have their last shortened working day of 2026 on November 3, according to Russian state outlets. TASS said the day will be one hour shorter because of the National Unity Day holiday. RIA Novosti reported that the final shortened working day of the year falls in November.
Why it matters
The announcement sets expectations for workers and employers planning the November holiday period. It is a routine calendar notice from state media, and the documents give no indication of any change to existing holiday or labour rules.
Key facts
- The last shortened working day in Russia in 2026 will be on November 3. [ 1 , 2 ]
- TASS reported the working day will be one hour shorter than usual. [ 2 ]
- TASS attributed the shorter day to the National Unity Day holiday. [ 2 ]
- RIA Novosti reported that Russians face their last shortened working day of 2026 in November. [ 1 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Whether any other shortened working days fall earlier in 2026. The documents only refer to this as the last shortened working day of the year; they do not list the others.
- Whether the schedule applies uniformly across all regions and types of employment. Neither document states whether regional or sectoral exceptions exist.