School holidays in May. Russians are waiting for a long weekend in the May holidays. Work schedules provided for by the Labor Code of the Russian Federation
Official holidays in the May holidays of 2017:
04.08.16 Dmitry Medvedev approved
So, in May 2017 we are waiting for two blocks of days off:
April 29 to May 1(3 days - Saturday, Sunday, Monday) and May 6 to May 9(4 days - Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
More:
April 29 and 30 This is Saturday and Sunday, days off.
May 1 Monday is a public holiday.
May 2-3-4-5- regular business days.
6 and 7 May Saturday and Sunday regular weekends.
May 8 Rest for Saturday, January 7th.
May 9- holiday.
May 10- to work…
Calendar of May holidays and weekends in 2017 (preliminary)
The result is clear, just like the last ten years, continuous May holidays do not work. As additional days were “bitten off” from the May holidays (and added to the meeting of Santa Claus), this is still going on. But back in 2003, May 1-2-3 were holidays. However, not all is lost, read below...
Dreams of a solid May weekend are not so unrealistic. The deputies are seriously discussing the draft equalization and the May holidays. Technically, there are no obstacles to making both holidays 8-9 days off in a row. An alternative option is proposed by another group of deputies: they propose to remove additional days off around each holiday altogether, and add these days to the annual vacation. Some of this group go even further: they propose to leave the choice to the worker himself. If you want, you walk the weekend according to the old schedule, if you want, you work and extend your vacation. It is still difficult to understand how this can be implemented, for example, in the conditions of work of a petty official or a customer service manager.
But this is not the end. There are supporters of holidays in the warm season, who offer to "pull" the weekend from January to May as much as possible. True, they never figured out what to do with school holidays, how to combine them with parental rest.
Personally, I like the idea of taking 9 days off in a solid block twice a year. And what option of distribution of holidays would you prefer?
Author - expert: Tatyana Panchenko
For those who are going on vacation, a reminder in the infographic: 
The first week of April is already approaching, which means that the May Day holidays will soon come, so it's time to find out what days the holidays fall on the May days of 2017, how we rest and how much we rest in May.
Agree, it is always pleasant to relax, especially if this weekend is accompanied by holidays, for which you can always gather friends and have fun. Therefore, it is interesting for everyone to know in advance about the weekend in May 2017, and therefore about how we relax, in order to plan your pastime.
How we relax on May 1, 2017
The first holiday in May falls on Monday the first day and it is May Day, Labor Day. How will we rest on May 1, 2017? Since the end of April falls on a weekend, and the first number, which is a holiday according to the calendar, falls on Monday, then there will be three days of rest.How to relax on May 9, 2017
Another pleasant moment will be the weekend on Victory Day. As you remember, the seventh of January fell this year on Saturday, in connection with which, the transfer of the day off was made. It has just been rescheduled for May 8th. Thanks to this, to the question: “How do we rest on May 9, 2017?” - we will answer, for four whole days we will rest from work and enjoy the rest. Although, rest is a relative concept, because, most likely, all summer residents will spend this time in their dachas.How we relax in May 2017 calendar
In order to more clearly be able to get acquainted with how we will relax in May 2017, we suggest viewing the calendar.
May holidays are a pleasant time. People are looking forward to them to relax in nature or in the family circle from everyday work. The production calendar will tell you how we work and how we relax in May 2017, how many days off and working days there are in Russia for this month. You will find out what public holidays are celebrated in the Russian Federation in May, and what days of the week they fall on.
- weekends and holidays
- pre-holiday days
(with reduced working day by 1 hour)
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How to relax on the May holidays
According to the production calendar of Russia, in May 2017 there are 11 holidays and days off:
- April 29, Sat. - day off
- April 30, Sun. - day off
- May 1, Mon. - Spring and Labour Day. Official non-working holiday (Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation)
How to rest on May 9
On the second May holidays, Russians rest for 4 days:
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
- May 6, Sat. - day off
- May 7, Sun. - day off
- May 8, Mon. - rescheduled public holiday from January 7 (Sat), according to the decree of the government of the Russian Federation
- May 9, Tue - Victory Day. Official non-working holiday (Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation)
How we work in May
In May 2017, Russians have 20 working days:
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Wed | Thu | Fri | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Mon | Tue | Wed | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ... | 10 | 11 | 12 | ... | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | ... | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | ... | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Working hours
According to the production calendar of Russia, in May 2017 there are 20 working days and 11 days off and holidays in the country.
Working hours norms:
- with a 40-hour work week - 160 hours (20 x 8, where 20 is the number of working days, 8 is the duration of the work shift);
- at 36 hours - 144 hours (20 x 7.2);
- at 24-hour - 96 hours (20 x 4.8).
Public holidays in May
In May 2017, Russia celebrates 2 public holidays: Spring and Labor Day and Victory Day. These are official days off (Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).
May 1, Mon. - Spring and Labour Day. Dedicated to all workers. People call this day May Day.
May 9, Tue - Victory Day. Dedicated to the victory of the Soviet army over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. In 2017, Russia is celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the victory over fascism.
How to relax on May holidays
May holidays are the time for outdoor recreation. At this time of the year, warm weather is already setting in the street, flowers and trees are blooming.
The last month of spring promises us many warm days and extra days off. May will please the Russians with a great mood and holidays - Labor Day and Spring, and we are also waiting for Victory Day. Many are interested in the number of days off, as well as how much time it will be possible to devote to the celebration.
How we relax in May for the holidays in Russia in 2017 - weekend calendar
2,3,4,5 - Working days (no shortened days)
In 2017, the Russians, more than ever, had such an opportunity to relax for a whole week. It is not surprising that people want to plan their leisure time in advance. After all, you need to devote a lot of time to the cottage, as well as to the family and your loved ones. Do not sit at home this weekend - you can go to nature and fry kebabs.
On May 10, all Russians go to work - everyone returns to duty rested and with renewed vigor. Perhaps someone will think in advance and agree with the authorities, then they will arrange a real mini-vacation for themselves, which will last more than 10 days. Do not forget about Victory Day - every big city celebrates this holiday on a grand scale. Various competitions and concerts are held on each square. And at the end of this holiday there will be an unforgettable fireworks display.
The long-awaited month of May is sung in poems and songs, full of love and romance, blooming and fragrant.
They love him and wait for him because festive and holidays in May 2017 give plenty to enjoy the spring. Maevka is a great opportunity to gather friends or relatives and relax in nature during the most beautiful spring time.
In order to properly plan your vacation, you need to familiarize yourself with the calendar for May and know how many days off, and what holidays await Russians in May 2017?
May calendar
- Total number of calendar days: 31
- Total number of working days: 20
- Total number of days off: 11
- Transfer of holidays: from January 7 to May 8
Working hours
The following working hours apply in May:
- for a 40-hour work week: 160
- for a 36 hour work week: 144
- for a 24-hour work week: 96
Professional and international holidays of May in 2017
May 1. Spring and Labour Day. Previously, on this day, we annually celebrated the International Day of Solidarity of Workers. Since 1992, not only the name has changed, but also the content. are accompanied by folk festivals with concerts and entertainment, communication with friends and relatives, spring and nature, the beginning of the summer season.
May 3rd World Press Freedom Day. For a society that has chosen a democratic path of development, it is important that the press be free and independent. In this regard, the UN General Assembly declared May 3 as Free Press Day. And since 1997, the annual presentation of the UNESCO World Prize named after Guillermo Cano has been introduced. The award is given to journalists for their contribution to the cause of a free press.
World Sun Day. On this day, events are held in many countries that demonstrate ways to use solar energy that do not harm the energy balance of the Earth.
5 May. International Day of the Midwife. Birth into this world is the most important event for every person. The health and even life of a baby, his mother is in the hands of people who have chosen this responsible profession. The celebration of the Day of the Midwife is aimed at promoting, raising the level, sharing experience and honoring the representatives of this difficult and necessary profession.
Diver's Day. This holiday was established by the Government of Russia in 2002. Diver is a rare profession that requires courage, great endurance and good health. On May 5, interesting events are held with competitions, contests, and, of course, honoring the best representatives of diving.
the 6th of May. those who study the expanses of the universe. Astronomy Day has been celebrated since 1973. Moreover, there are two such holidays in a year, spring and autumn.
It is celebrated in spring, in April-May, before the first quarter of the moon. It is during this period that everyone can observe the beautiful satellite of the Earth, the alluring planet Mars, and if you are very lucky, then the Hale-Bopp comet in the same night sky. The day of the holiday is passing. In the holiday calendar for 2017, it falls on May 6th.
May 7th Radio day. On this day in 1895, physicist A.S. Popov held, for the first time in the world, a radio communication session. Fifty years later, in 1945, in honor of this event, the Decree of the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR approved a professional holiday - Radio Day, which has since been celebrated annually in Russia on May 7th.
May 8 World Day of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. Organized in the nineteenth century, volunteer corps to help the wounded has now grown into a worldwide movement with 400 million members. The main function of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society is medical and humanitarian assistance to people.
May 9. A great and significant day for Russia, the CIS countries and Europe is Victory Day. This holiday is filled with joy, admiration and endless gratitude to the heroes of the war and the entire Soviet people for the great feat, for the victory over the Nazis, for the peaceful life that they won for future generations.
12 May. The work of a nurse is worthy of the warmest and kindest words of gratitude. People of this profession have saved more than one life, supported, in word and deed, millions of people in difficult times. In 1971, the World Organization of the Red Cross established an official holiday - World Nurse's Day, which is celebrated annually in Russia.
may 13. On this day, the servicemen of the Black Sea Flotilla celebrate the holiday. The main events on the Day of the Black Sea Fleet are held in Sevastopol and Novorossiysk. People from all over Russia come here to see an unforgettable sight - bright and impressive parades and fireworks in honor of the valiant Black Sea Fleet.
May 15. For every person, the most important and precious thing in life is the family. On the International Day of the Family, we have the opportunity to once again emphasize the importance and necessity of maintaining good relations in the family, to say words of gratitude to the people with whom each of us has been connected all our lives.
May 18 The Baltic sailors celebrate their holiday - the Day of the Baltic Fleet. In 1703, on May 18, the Russian flotilla won back access to the Gulf of Finland from the Swedes. The fleet, created by Peter I himself, won many victories in its history. He is deservedly considered the pride and reliable defender of Russia.
May 21st. Polar Explorer Day is celebrated by explorers of the north and south poles of the Earth. In 1937, the North Pole-1 station was opened at the North Pole - the first drifting station in the world. This event took place on May 21st. That is why this day has become a holiday of polar explorers.
May 28 Day of the border troops. All over Russia, on May 28, people who protect the borders of our country, the border guards, solemnly and on a large scale celebrate their holiday. On this day, a large number of events are held with honoring and awarding representatives of this complex, responsible and honorable service.
May 31. Lawyer's Day has been widely celebrated in Russia in recent years. Lawyers stand for the protection of human rights, with their work they contribute to the observance of laws and the fair resolution of court cases.
Holidays in May 2017
This month there are 8 regular days off (Saturday-Sunday). Another day off was added due to the transfer of the day off on January 7, 2017, which coincided with the holiday, to May 8, 2017.
Church holidays in May 2017
May 9. Day of Remembrance of the Dead. The day when memorial services are held in all Orthodox churches for those who died in the terrible years of the Great Patriotic War.
May, 23rd. Veneration of the Apostle Simon the Zealot. One of the twelve apostles of Christ was Simon the Zealot, son of Joseph and half-brother of Jesus. Simon had deep faith in the Lord Jesus and followed Him. Throughout his life, the Holy Apostle Simon preached the faith and teachings of Christ.
In folk traditions, the Name Day of the Mother of the Raw Earth is celebrated on this day. May 23, you can not dig and plow the ground. The Earth-birthday girl is resting. You should, leaving the house, bow to our mother from the waist and thank for all the wealth and strength that the nurse gives to a person.
May 25th. Ascension of the Lord. The fortieth day after Christ's Resurrection is revered and important for the Christian Church. Jesus Christ, having finished serving people on earth, ascends in the flesh to heaven, to His Father. This is a great holiday and a joyful event for Christians - the Ascension of the Lord. The Savior showed us the way and gave us the teaching so that we, by following, would reach the Kingdom of God.
The Slavic peoples believed that by this day spring had fully gained strength and was ready to be reborn into summer. After sunset, a fire was kindled - a symbol of the flowering of nature.