Dates that matter in Russia 🇷🇺

The romantic days and holidays people in Russia expect you to remember, with dates for the next 12 months.

The next 12 months

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Nov29
Mother's Day
A day for mothers, and a good chance to send your partner's mother a kind message.
Dec31
New Year's Eve
A big night here. Plan a call at midnight in their time zone.
Jan7
Orthodox Christmas
Christmas by the Julian calendar, celebrated in January with church and a family meal.
Feb14
Valentine's Day
Cards, flowers and dinner for two. Customs vary: in Japan, women give chocolate and men return the favor on White Day.
Feb23
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Has become a men's day: women give small gifts to partners, fathers and colleagues.
Mar8
International Women's Day
A big day in much of Eastern Europe and beyond: flowers and gifts for partners, mothers and colleagues. Don't forget it.
May2
Orthodox Easter
The most important holiday of the year in Orthodox Christian countries, often a week or more after Western Easter.
Jul8
Day of Family, Love and Fidelity
Russia's day of love, honoring the saints Peter and Fevronia, with the chamomile flower as its symbol.

Dates for lunar and Islamic holidays are calculated, and some are announced locally and can move by a day. Check closer to the time.

Two people from the same country can celebrate very differently. Ask how their family marks it, and what would feel special.

"Eid Mubarak", "Happy Diwali" or "Xīnnián kuàilè" in their language, at the right moment, means more than a big gift.

Send wishes when it's morning on the day where they are, not where you are. The time zone planner can help.

Anniversaries, the day you first spoke, the day you first met. Two calendars give you more reasons to celebrate, not fewer.

Ameluno is built for meeting people in other countries, with translated chat and video calls, so differences become something to share.