Will there be any days off in December 2019 and how many days will they last? New Year holidays at enterprises under labor legislation this time? We answer these and other questions in detail in our article.
Weekends in January 2019 in Russia calendar with transfers
The production calendar for January 2019 promises us 14 weekends and holidays.
The number of days off in January 2019 is fixed by Article 112 Labor Code RF. This norm determines how we relax in January 2019 and how long the official weekend lasts.
Non-working holidays (weekends) in January 2019 are:
- January 1, 2, 3, 4, January 5, 6 and 8 are the “New Year holidays” of 2019;
- January 7 – Christmas (for believers).
Thus, according to the law, in January the official holidays are eight days - from the 1st to the 8th.
Calendar: Which days in January 2019 are considered holidays and which are weekends
Transfers of January holidays:
If a holiday coincides with a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), employees are given another day of rest.
Thus, on the weekend in January 2019 there are exactly 2 holidays - the 5th and 6th.
These two additional days of rest are moved to May 2 and 3. Therefore, the May holidays 2019 will last for five whole days - from May 1 to May 5.
Please note that the weekends in January 2019 will begin at the end of this year. Since December 31, 2018 is Monday, it was decided that Russians will work for the last time this year on December 29, Saturday. That is, the holiday will begin on December 30 and last until January 8 next year.
Working hours standards in January 2019
According to the Russian production calendar, in January 2019 there are 17 working days and 14 weekends and holidays in the country.
- with a 40-hour work week – 136 hours (17 x 8, where 17 is the number of working days, 8 is the duration of the work shift);
- at 36 hours – 122.4 hours (17 x 7.2);
- at 24-hour – 81.6 hours (17 x 4.8).
Holidays in January 2019 paid double
According to the Labor Code, work on weekends and non-working holidays is subject to payment at least double (Article 153 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).
The exact amounts of remuneration for work on weekends/non-working holidays (including January 2019) can be specified in a collective agreement, local regulation or employment contract.
An employee who worked on a day off/non-working holiday may be given another day of rest. In this case, work on a weekend/non-working holiday is paid at a single rate.
And the day of rest chosen by the employee is not paid (Article 153 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). However, the initiative to replace double pay with another day of rest should come from the employee, and not from the employer.
Until what date are we open in December 2018?
Monday, December 31st has been moved to Saturday, December 29th. At the same time, it will be a shortened pre-holiday day according to labor legislation.
Working hours standards in December 2018
According to the Russian production calendar, in December 2018 there were 21 workers in the country (including 1 laid-off worker) and 10 days off and holidays.
Standard working hours:
- with a 40-hour work week - 167 hours (21 x 8 - 1, where 21 is the number of working days, 8 is the duration of the work shift,
- 1 – number of shortened working days);
- at 36 hours - 150.2 hours (21 x 7.2 - 1);
- at 24-hour – 99.8 hours (21 x 4.8 – 1).
New Year holidays 2019, how many days do we relax in Russia?
In 2019 they will be especially long. At least, new year holidays- exactly: the Russian Ministry of Labor decided to throw a few additional days, and the Government of the Russian Federation supported the initiative.
So, January 2019 holidays and non-working days according to the labor code will last 10 days. We will start our vacation on December 30th. And it will be possible to go to work only on January 9th.
As a result, the January New Year holidays are 10 legal non-working days. Plus, Saturday January 29th will most likely be a shortened working day in most offices.
In order to comply with the norm of Article 110 of the Labor Code that there must be at least 42 hours of continuous rest between two working weeks, and to allow Russians to have a good rest, the government adopted a resolution “On the transfer of days off in 2019.”
Video: schedule of weekends and holidays for 2019
February 29, 2020, in , there will be a welterweight fight between two professional American boxers: Jesse Vargas and Mikey Garcia.
We tell you where it will take place, what time it will start and where to watch Garcia vs. Vargas boxing on February 29 (March 1), 2020.
The meeting of the fighters will be the final one during the boxing evening, which will be held at the Ford Center with a capacity of 12 thousand spectators, part of the Zvezda complex ( Ford Center at The Star), located in Frisco, Texas (USA).
What time does the Garcia-Vargas boxing start:
The start of the event, which includes nine fights, is scheduled for 18:00 local (Eastern) time on February 29, 2020, which corresponds to 02:00 am Moscow time on March 1, 2020.
The most anticipated boxing event The Garcia-Vargas fight will begin at approximately 7 a.m. “Moscow time” on March 1, 2020 (Sunday morning), after completing 8 previous matches.
By the way, in the second fight of the evening (out of nine) the Uzbek boxer Israil Madrimov will perform against Charlie Navarro. Also, the tournament was originally scheduled for a fight between Russian Murat Gassiev and Jerry Forrest, which was later cancelled.
Where to watch the Garcia-Vargas fight on February 29 (March 1), 2020:
IN live Garcia-Vargas meeting will show "First" channel. Start of live broadcast from Ford Center - 06:55 Moscow time.And on the Channel One website the fight can be watched online and recorded.
Since ancient times, various beliefs and traditions have been associated with leap years. Today we will talk about What can a woman ask a man on Leap Day, February 29, and he has no right to refuse?.
There is an old European custom, according to which once every four years - on February 29 - a woman can ask for the hand (offer to marry her) from a man, and not vice versa. AND a man does not have the right to simply refuse from this proposal - he must either agree or “pay off” (pay a “fine” for refusal). In monetary terms, the “fine” is equal to the cost of 12 pairs of gloves. It is believed that this is how many pairs of gloves a woman will need to hide her absence. wedding ring until the next leap day.
This tradition originated in Ireland in the 4th century AD, when St. Patrick, who spread Christianity in the country, allowed women to make marriage proposals to men once every four years. This was done in order to “balance” the roles of men and women in society, just as Leap Day on February 29 balances the calendar.
In the Middle Ages, in a number of European countries this rule was even approved at the legislative level. For example, in the 13th century in Scotland, when young knights were dying en masse in battles and many girls could not find a mate, a law was passed according to which on February 29 a woman could propose to a man, and if he refused, he was obliged to pay a fine . Similar laws were passed in different times in England, Denmark and other countries.
And even in Rus' there was a similar tradition. Only “our” girls had the opportunity to call a loved one to be their husband not just for one day, but throughout the entire leap year. The leap year was called the “year of the bride,” and it was forbidden to send matchmakers to the girls, because they chose their future husbands themselves. Since then, in Russia, a leap year has been considered unlucky for weddings, since men did not have the opportunity to choose their own bride.
The weekend schedule in late December and early January is approximately the same. This means that this year it is unlikely that there will be large number any changes related to the new calendar.
This also means that you can start planning your winter holidays.
Typically, citizens are given approximately one week of vacation. This is quite enough to have a great time, regardless of how long your working day or working week is, because the main advantage of the already traditional winter holidays is precisely that you will no longer need to rest for 2 or just 3 days in a row.
This time you will have a full-fledged vacation, just like when you were a child. Of course, the winter holidays will not last 3 months, but the allotted period may be quite enough to have a great time.
Who is planning winter holidays 2018?
Typically, the planning of such vacations is carried out by the Russian Ministry of Labor. This means that the employees of this ministry are developing a plan according to which we can rest for as long as possible. So, what will the vacation schedule look like this winter?
The weekend in January, which has already become a long-standing tradition, allows many residents to fully enjoy all the delights of winter. This is a great time to have a good rest before a difficult working year and gain strength in order to work hard after all the days off are over. So this time the holidays start from December 30th. It will be Saturday.
December 31 will also be a day off, because it is Sunday. There will also be days off from January 1 to January 5, and January 6 will be a day off for those who work a five-day work week. There will also be holidays on January 7 and 8.
We can say that the holidays this year will really be quite long, so everyone will be able to relax in order to gain strength before the working week, which will begin on January 9.
How is the schedule this year?
Traditionally, the weekend schedule is drawn up taking into account Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.
It is worth noting that some changes are possible in the current schedule, so it is likely that this schedule will be slightly adjusted after the resolution “On the postponement of holidays in 2018” is approved.
How can you spend your winter holidays?
Considering the fact that this year the holidays will be really long, you can try to go somewhere on vacation. Many people prefer to spend their winter holidays in warm countries or at least parts of the country. Others believe that best way to spend time is to while away it with your family.
This is quite normal, because not every person wants to travel far from their home. It is also worth noting that most Russians spend the winter holidays at home with their families, because such a long weekend is an excellent opportunity to find time for their closest people.
How we relax
Small changes in the weekend calendar may also be associated with the characteristics of the field of activity where you work. Also, changes in the weekend calendar are found among private companies, which may completely ignore such long holidays.
It should be understood that not every private entrepreneur can afford such a long vacation, so the official weekend calendar does not mean that literally the entire country will be on vacation at this time of year.
It is likely that all or almost all government organizations will actually go on vacation at this time, but this does not mean that gas stations and hospitals will not work at this time. If this were not so, then absolute chaos would begin in the country. In connection with this fact, we can remind you of the need to soberly assess your physical capabilities.
As you know, during the January holidays, many citizens go to winter resorts for the first time and often return home with numerous fractures and abrasions. This is a very unpleasant fact, so in order to avoid any injuries during the holidays, you should take at least basic precautions.
10 days of vacation!
In total, we get a whole 10 days off. This is quite a lot, and frankly speaking, it is a lot, so it is worth trying to spend such a long vacation usefully, although many will be much more pleased to just lie in bed and have a good rest before starting their official duties.
Well, our life consists of work and weekends, so it is not surprising that many people are so happy about the opportunity to relax for 10 whole days.
You already know dear readers how we relax on New Year 2019 and on weekends during the January holidays? Do you know what official holidays the New Year holidays will be in each month? Not yet, then we will “tell you.”
On the agenda is the calendar of holidays and weekends in 2019 in Russia: New Year's January holidays, May holidays, March 8, February 23, November and the transfer of weekends.
Let's get straight to the point. The Russian Ministry of Labor, as always, is concerned in advance about the order of the New Year holidays. So they already met in March of this year and decided (preliminarily) that:
- The official holiday for the New Year will be 10 days - from December 30, 2018 to January 8, 2019 (inclusive);
- For the May holidays 2019, Russians will rest from May 1 to May 5 and from May 9 to 12;
- And also on February 23 from February 23 to 24;
- On March 8 - from March 8 to March 10 (inclusive);
- For November - from November 2 to 4.
Official holidays for New Year 2019 and January holidays
This year there are two options for the New Year holidays (possible):
- For the New Year we take a full 12 days off – from December 30 to January 10. The option is the most desirable for all Russians.
- 10 days (from 12/30/18 to 01/8/19) - optimistic, more accurate and most likely approved, and therefore official (the Ministry of Labor proposed this option for consideration).
How are we relaxing for the New Year 2019? Postponement of days off that fall on New Year's holidays
Saturday December 29 in 2018 will be a working day for Russians. But it will be transferred as a day off to Monday, December 31st.
January 5 and 6, 2019 fall on Saturday and Sunday (and these days are always included in the annual New Year holidays), which means it will be postponed. And the transfer “flies away” for the May holidays - on May 2 and 3, respectively.
January 7 – Christmas – big holiday, which means we’re officially resting, even if it’s Monday.
So, let’s summarize how we rest for the New Year 2019 and the transfer of days off that fall on the January holidays:
- We celebrate New Year and Christmas from December 30 to January 8 inclusive!
- Working Monday, December 31st, is moved to Saturday, December 29th (this is a calendar day off, but there will be a working day - most likely a short one).
- January 5 – May 2.
- January 6 – May 3.
How many days do we have a rest in January 2019 in Russia - production calendar
Let's look at the whole of January - how many weekends and holidays there are:
January 2019, 14 days off and 17 working days
| 29 | 30 | |||||
| 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
This applies to the first month of 2019. Are there still long holidays?
How do we relax during the May holidays in 2019 (postponement of weekends)?
As mentioned above, the January holidays of January 5 and 6 are official weekends, so they decided to move them to the May holidays of May 2 and 3.
And this month we will have 2 celebrations: Victory Day and Spring and Labor Day.
It turns out that Russian workers will have a rest in May from May 1 to May 5 - spring parties and from May 9 to 12 - Victory Day celebrations.
Here's what we really need to know. Now take a look at the production calendar.
How many days do we have a rest in May 2019 (production calendar)
Let's look at the whole of May - how many weekends and holidays there are:
May 2019, 13 days off and 18 working days
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ||
This is what concerns May holidays 2019. What about the other months, the rest public holidays- How do we relax?
Weekends and holidays for the entire 2019 in Russia – Reschedule calendar
And right away, what kind of days off will be postponed next year in Russia? See the production calendar (rescheduling calendar):
Production calendar for 2019
1 Quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
February holidays 2019
Let's start in order, and next we have February. And this means February 23rd. Well, everything is simple here, February 23 falls on a Saturday - it is an official day off and at the same time a holiday. It turns out that the calendar day off is being moved to Friday, May 10th.
March
March and International Women's Day calendar - March 8th (). It is clear that March 8 is a holiday, and this year it falls on a Friday, which means a day off. And then further on the calendar there are official ones: Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10.
April
April is a normal month. And this year it will not change - it will be held in working mode.
May
First May. May 1 is a public holiday anyway, and May 2 and 3 will be red days due to the transfer from the January holidays of January 5 and 6. Thus, the first long weekend in May 2019 is from May 1 to May 5.
And then another long weekend - from May 9 to 12. May 9 – Victory Day, Thursday. Friday May 10th will be a day off this time - postponed from February 23rd.
June
This year, Russia Day falls in the middle of the working week - June 12 - Wednesday. This means that Russians will be able to rest for only 1 (one) day.
November holidays in 2019 - how we relax
The Day of National Unity and Militia in Russia, November 4, falls exactly on Monday - this Monday will be a day off. And the previous Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, are still weekends according to the calendar.
It turns out that in 2019 Russians will be able to relax on November holidays 3 (three) days - from November 2 to 4.
December
And the final one, December 2019. In this month, so that all of Russia will meet and celebrate the New Year 2020, according to the calendar, it turns out to have a rest not like in previous years - 10 days, but only 8 days. Since January 1st falls on Wednesday. But maybe those at the top will decide that December 31st is Monday, not that it’s a shortened working day, it’s not even productive. And perhaps the January holidays will somehow be increased.
December 31 - On this day, people are already in the mood for gifts and celebrations, and are preparing with all their might. All of them have no time for work, and if they find themselves at the workplace, they do everything but work.
Official weekends and holidays in 2019 – How much rest do we have?
The decree of the Government of the Russian Federation provides for the postponement of the following days off in 2019:
- from Saturday 5 January to Thursday 2 May;
- from Sunday 6 January to Friday 3 May;
- from Saturday 23 February to Friday 10 May.
Therefore, a picture emerges of holidays for the whole year:
- New Year holidays and Christmas (December 30, 2018 – January 8, 2019);
- February 23–24 – in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day;
- March 8–10 – International Women's Day;
- May 1–5 – Spring and Labor Festival;
- May 9-12 – in honor of Victory Day;
- June 12 – Russia Day;
- November 2–4 – in honor of National Unity Day.
Now you already know how we relax for the New Year and about weekends, and about transfers, and how long the January and May holidays last. Well, it’s time to decide on the meeting place and New Year’s gifts. Do you know what symbol, what kind of animal according to the horoscope takes over?
2019 is the year of which animal according to the eastern horoscope
Briefly: 2019 is the year of the Pig or Yellow Earth Boar according to the Eastern Chinese horoscope. And in our understanding, a pig is a kind animal, but it loves expensive gifts. The Pig is also a spender and loves freedom and beauty. She cannot be alone and does not tolerate betrayal.
The Pig also believes in fairy tales and magical miracles. This is a humorous zodiac sign and often loves to joke and laugh.
To select New Year's gift for the Yellow Pig, you must remember that she loves everything beautiful, practical and expensive that brings joy.
How to celebrate the New Year of the Pig 2019
So the New Year of the Yellow Pig should be celebrated like this (?):
- Among friends and loved ones, with family and relatives. The pig loves noisy companies.
- On New Year's table There are no restrictions on food options. But Boar loves mushrooms most of all, and this product is “heavy” to digest. And it’s as if such an animal does not accept meat, especially pork. But what about without meat? Solution: serve meat salads and appetizers made from chicken meat (easier, cheaper and easy to get). All fruits and citrus fruits are just right. Check out new and interesting ideas: What to cook for New Year 2019 recipes with photos.
- Clothes for the holiday are chosen in yellow shades (brown and green), with the addition of red and gold. “Spicy mustard” is the chic fashion of 2019. The pig is not a very modest animal - quite the contrary, so anything - maxi and mini skirts, shorts and tight dresses, jumpsuits and super-shiny dresses.
- Decorations for the New Year. Rumor has it that Kabanchik is “not a miss”, and it will come in handy as a “golden piece” in your New Year’s wardrobe. Just don't overdo it!
- Home comfort. If you have the opportunity, decorate your apartment or house in yellow, gold, and red: tinsel, snowflakes, ribbons. Christmas tree– a beauty, we see her in mixed gold and red balloons, plus not a lot of tinsel and “rain”.
For those who are not going to sit and welcome home, we have selected several destinations where it is better to relax for the New Year, where to go?
Where to celebrate the New Year 2019 of the Pig? Unusual places
If not at home, then where to celebrate the New Year? Unusual approach and places for New Year's holidays:
- At home, but come up with a stylized party - a carnival.
- See in advance a place in your city where you like to go: a park, a rooftop, an embankment.
- Restaurant or country hotel.
- On a summer cottage.
- Outdoors: forest, river.
- In a bath or sauna.
- On the city Christmas tree on the square.
- In other countries.
We were not lazy and found chic, inexpensive and slightly less budget places for you.
Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively?
The cheapest New Year's holiday is Russia. Central cities invite guests to performances in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan. You will unusually meet Father Frost and the Snow Maiden on Lake Baikal and Karelia, or right at Frost’s residence – Veliky Ustyug.
Russians have long fallen in love with fairy-tale places in Europe (only they have Christmas holidays there on a grand scale, so it’s worth thinking about a trip in the early twenties of December). So, budget European countries, neighboring countries: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia.
We will risk offering you Asia, since air tickets, of course, are not cheap, but vacation and accommodation - “nothing” - are cheaper than here in Russia. Well, you get the idea: Vietnam, Thailand, China.
Where to celebrate the New Year abroad and in Russia: Top 21 countries
Catch our Top 21 destinations (Prices current at the time of writing (August): one-way air tickets from Moscow, hotels with cheap and average prices, and tour packages for two.):
In Russia
- Moscow - Red Square, main Yolka.
- St. Petersburg – Palace Square. Flights start from 2,300 rubles, hotels – from 1,500 rubles in a three-star room and up to 7,000 rubles for a 5-star room.
- Kazan - in the Millennium Park. You can fly for 2,500 rubles, and rent a hotel room for 1,350 rubles.
- Karelia, Petrozavodsk - New Year's Eve on Kirov Square. Plane tickets - from 3800 rubles, hotel - from 1800.
- Baikal, Listvyanka - not far from Irkutsk, the most popular holiday destination. Flight to Irkutsk from Moscow – from 11200, hotels – from 800.
- Sochi - area of the South Pier of the seaport. Flights – from 2800, hotels – from 2500.
Europe and Near Abroad
- France, Paris – the main event Eiffel Tower, on the Champs Elysees and next to the Arc de Triomphe. Tickets – from 7800, 2 star hotels – from 1500.
- Czech Republic, Prague – Old Town Square. Tickets – from 5800, 2 star hotels – from 500.
- Finland, Helsenki - on Senate Square. As well as the ski resorts of Saariselkä and Levi. Tickets – from 5600, cheap hotels – from 1000.
- Poland, Warsaw - in the “Old Town” on Castle Square. The most popular ski resort is Zakopane.
- Germany, Berlin - the birthplace of the Christmas tree, Brandenburg Gate Square. The famous Munich Christmas tree and carnival on Wittelsbacherplatz.
- Belarus, Minsk - on Oktyabrskaya Square and near the Sports Palace.
- Italy, Rome, Venice – Piazza del Poppolo. And ski resorts - Cervinia, Courmayeur, Madonna. Tickets – from 6800, inexpensive hotels – from 5800.
At sea in hot countries
It’s not bad, isn’t it, to bask on the warm sand, swim in the warm sea and celebrate the New Year in the pool with a glass of champagne accompanied by fireworks and your favorite music. Paradise for man!
And now everyone can afford it if only they have the desire, means and luck! We offer to celebrate the New Year at sea in exotic countries, such as:
- Thailand
- Philippines
- United Arab Emirates
- Maldives
- Indonesia
- Dominican Republic
- Vietnam
Unfortunately, due to the flight distance and the resulting increase in airfare prices, these places are not so cheap. But what a thrill - it’s winter all around, and you’re in a bikini on an island in the shade of palm trees with a cool Martini on a hammock!
