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Are you going to adopt form Russia? Then you might need to know that we, Russians, have two long holidays seasons throughout the year: Christmas Holidays (starting on Dec. 24 and till Jan. 13) and May Holidays (from May 1 till May 9). Usually, everything slows down during this time, people go on vacation, official bodies are closed or works short hours, etc. Keep it in mind because it may postpone your adoption travel.
If you have adopted from Russia already, then you have a right to celebrate both American and Russian holidays! It is always nice to keep Russian heritage, because originally your child is Russian! We unite families, we unite cultures!
| Date |
Holliday |
Russian or US |
| January 1 |
New Year's Day |
 Russian /  US |
| January 2-5 |
New Year's Days bridge |
Russian |
| January 6-7 |
Orthodox Christmas |
Russian |
| January 21 |
Martin Luther King Day |
US |
| February 18 |
Presidents' Day |
US |
| February 23 |
Defenders' Day |
Russian |
| March 8 |
Women's Day |
Russian |
| March 17 |
St. Patrick's Day |
US |
| March 23 |
Easter Sunday |
US |
| April 27 |
Orthodox Easter |
Russian |
| May 1 |
International Labor Day |
Russian |
| May 9 |
Victory Day |
Russian |
| May 10 |
Bridge |
Russian |
| May 9 |
Mother's Day |
US |
| May 26 |
Memorial Day |
US |
| June 12 |
Russian Independence Day |
Russian |
| June 20 |
Father's Day |
US |
| July 4 |
American Independence Day |
US |
| September 1 |
Labor Day |
US |
| October 13 |
Columbus Day |
US |
| October 31 |
Halloween |
US |
| November 4-5 |
Reconciliation Day |
Russian |
| November 10 |
Veterans' Day |
US US |
| November 27 |
Thanksgiving |
US |
| December 12 |
Constitution Day |
Russian |
| December 25 |
Christmas Day |
US |
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