Public holidays in the Soviet Union


In the Soviet Union, public holidays were set at a state level by the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. More than 30 holidays were recognized in the Soviet Union.

Official holidays

Unofficial holidays

Some holidays, particularly religious holidays, were celebrated but not officially recognized in the Soviet Union.
DateEnglish nameLocal nameNotes
7 JanuaryOrthodox Christmas
25 JanuaryTatiana DayТатьянин день
25 DecemberCatholic Christmas
21 MarchNowruzНоврузPrimarily celebrated in Soviet Central Asia and Soviet Transcaucasia
Date variesEid al-FitrEid-i-RamazonCommemorates end of Ramadan
Date variesEid al-AdhaEid-i-KurbonOccurs 70 days after the end of Ramadan