Россияне в ноябре 2026 года будут работать меньше из-за Дня народного единства
In November 2026, Russians will have a condensed work week. This is due to the upcoming National Unity Day, celebrated on November 4th, which will fall on a Wednesday. As a result, the beginning of November will feature only four working days.
Maria Kutarova, an associate professor at the Presidential Academy's Department of Entrepreneurial, Labor, and Corporate Law, informed RIA Novosti about this upcoming change. She explained that since November 4th, 2026, is a Wednesday and a public holiday, the first week of the month will be shortened.
Earlier reports from Lyudmila Ivanova-Shvets, an associate professor at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, indicated that Russians could anticipate two short work weeks in November and December of this year.
November 2026: Russia's Shortened Work Week for National Unity Day
In November 2026, Russia will experience a shorter work week due to the National Unity Day holiday falling on a Wednesday, resulting in four working days at the start of the month.
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