How many holidays are there in May. Holidays in May

How we relax in May 2019 is not an idle question. Traditionally, for the May holidays, the Ministry of Labor of Russia has prepared a series of days off for us, so you can plan your vacation in advance.
In 2019, the May weekend in duration is not much inferior to the New Year holidays: on May holidays 2019 we rest from 1 to 5 and from 9 to 12.

Weekend for May in 2019: calendar

We owe such a long rest to two festive dates at once.
The 1 of May- International Day, the Day of International Solidarity of Workers, or simply May Day, the Day of Spring and Labor - the names changed, traditions changed, but this holiday was firmly entrenched in the calendar.

9th May- Victory Day. A special day for the Russians. There is no family that the deadly hand of the Great Patriotic War would not touch. And it's impossible to forget it. "If we forget the war, war will come again."

With these holidays, as with the most important ones in the Soviet calendar, a family ritual that is almost a thing of the past is connected: before the big celebrations (May or New Year), the whole family sat down to sign postcards to relatives and friends. It was necessary to prepare in advance - to buy postcards at the post office, and it was important to catch the moment when there was a choice, and the most beautiful ones were not sold, to clarify the list of recipients.

And the whole evening, the family, young and old, with short lines of an open letter, connected and strengthened the invisible threads of friendly and kindred unity. These pieces of cardboard, which seem so naive in our time, not only illustrate the holiday, but also reflect, sometimes quite bizarrely, the history of the state.

By the way, the tradition of writing greeting cards to relatives and friends seems to be experiencing its second birth. And the May holidays of 2019 are an excellent occasion to strengthen this tradition.
Review author: Yulia Belousova

Holidays and days off in May 2019 in Russia are approved in the amount of 13 days. Including 2 public holidays: "The Holiday of Spring and Labor" (May 1) and "Victory Day" (May 9).

The production calendar for May 2019 and the work schedule of working and public holidays for May 2019 are officially approved by the Russian government.

What allowed to lengthen the May weekend in 2019

According to the current Labor Code of the Russian Federation, Russians have 14 holidays, which they can dispose of at their own discretion (Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). Never before have the inhabitants of Russia had so many non-working holidays. For example, according to the latest edition of the Labor Code (Labor Code of 1971), abolished in 2002, no long New Year holidays were provided - Soviet, and then Russian citizens rested only on January 1 and 2. Now the official New Year holidays last from January 1 to 8.

In addition, they increase by the number of days that fall on the weekend. That is, in fact, a 10-day January vacation is supposed. However, in Art. 112 of the Labor Code states that the Government of Russia has the right to transfer 2 days from a series of holidays to another time. This rule made it possible to significantly extend the weekend in May 2019. On October 1, 2018, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Russian Federation adopted Resolution No. 1163 on the postponement of holidays in 2019. It follows from the legal document that, in order to provide working Russians with a more rational rest, the Government postpones a number of winter holidays to spring time.

How we relax in May 2019: transfer of days off

The transfer affected three public holidays that fell during the winter period:

• January 5th, Saturday - moved to May 2nd (Thursday);
• January 6th, Sunday - moved to May 3rd (Friday);
• February 23rd, Saturday - moved to May 10th (Friday).

Thanks to these transfers, working citizens received multi-day “spring holidays”. Holidays in May 2019 are as follows:

• from May 1 to May 5, that is, from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive;
• from May 9th to 12th, that is, from Thursday to Sunday inclusive.

It should also be noted that April 30th and May 8th precede the official holiday, which means that working hours on these dates are reduced by 1 hour (Article 95 of the Labor Code).

How many working days in May 2019

Due to the long May holidays, the number of working days in a month is small - there are only 18 of them. Only in January, which traditionally begins with the New Year holidays, is less than 17. In the remaining months of 2019, the number of working days varies from 20 to 23. The exception is June, in during which, thanks to the Day of Russia (June 12), the Russians will have to work 19 days.

Official holidays in May 2019

According to the production calendar, official days off and holidays in early May of the current year are:

• May 1st is a holiday according to the Labor Code (Spring and Labor Day);
• May 2nd - postponed additional day off (from January 5th, which fell on Saturday)
• May 3rd - postponed additional day off (from January 6th, which fell on Sunday);
• May 4th and 5th are Saturday and Sunday, that is, guaranteed days off with a five-day week (111th article of the Labor Code)

Then, after working for three days, working citizens will again leave for the May holidays of 2019:

• May 9th is a holiday according to the Labor Code (Victory Day);
• May 10th - postponed additional day off (from February 23rd, which fell on Saturday);
• May 11th and 12th - Saturday and Sunday.

Also, the days off in May 2019 are the 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th. In total, this month, working Russians expect 13 days off. No other transfers are planned for the year. After the long weekend for the May holidays ends, the workers are prepared for:

• a one-day holiday on June 12 (Russia Day, which fell on Wednesday)
• a three-day rest from November 2 to November 4 (National Unity Day, celebrated on November 4, fell on a Monday and is simply added to two days off).

Holiday options in May

The May mini-vacation is becoming a "hot" period for many Russians who want not just to lie on the couch all weekend, but to actively relax. At this time, solemn events, parades, fairs are held in cities across the country, so there are more opportunities for fun leisure activities. Consider the most popular options for the May pastime.

In Soviet times, May 1 was celebrated widely and loudly, trying to exalt the benefits of common labor and once again pay tribute to the leading party. For this, solemn processions were organized, in which almost all residents of the city or village took part: someone walked in the rows of columns, while others became spectators. Now everything is different, and Soviet traditions are gradually becoming a thing of the past.

Today, May 1st is celebrated in nature. This is especially true for the southern and central regions of the country, where at this time the weather consistently pleases with sun and warmth. A huge number of Russians travel to the forest or to local rivers and lakes during the holiday weekend to have a picnic and get some fresh air. Outdoor enthusiasts ride bicycles, ATVs, boats. The main thing at the same time is not to forget about civilized behavior and clean up after yourself the garbage after a fun barbecue.

Also, the May weekend is a great opportunity to go on a short trip around the country. For example, a trip to the cities of the Golden Ring would be a good idea. So you will get acquainted with the history of our state, learn a lot of new things, visit the most interesting places and join the authentic traditions. You can have a great time by going to St. Petersburg or Moscow, where a simple walk along the central streets will already bring a lot of impressions.

The weather does not allow you to go to nature, and finances - to organize a trip? Throw a fun themed party and invite your friends over. So you can celebrate Walpurgis Night or go back to the time of the pioneers for one evening and celebrate May 1st in a special atmosphere.

How we celebrate May 9th

The celebration of Victory Day in our country always follows the same scenario, but no one even thinks about changing something. At this time, parades are held in all cities with the participation of military equipment and a procession of veterans, which everyone comes to see. The largest celebration, of course, is organized in the capital: every year it strikes with its scope.

The most successful pastime option would be to visit the parade in your city or watch the Moscow celebration live on TV. After the main celebrations, concerts, fairs, various theatrical performances, and exhibitions of military equipment are usually held in city squares. At such events, absolutely everyone is interested, from children to adults.

The month of May is characterized by a large number of days off. A lot of holidays fall on this spring month, which can be called "holidays". Holidays and days off for May 2019 have already been officially announced.

They were divided into 2 blocks, so everyone can plan a good rest at will.

The Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation makes a decision about how much additional rest we need. So, five days are allotted for the celebration of the spring Labor Day, starting from Wednesday (May 1).

After a short break, Victory Day awaits us, fixed as an official holiday. This year it falls on a Thursday. The Russians are given the opportunity to have an additional rest for 4 days, while working Friday is postponed to February 23 (we will work on Saturday).

Working hours

The production calendar says that we work 18 days, and one of them is reduced.

The set times are as follows:

• 143 hours - for a 40-hour week;
• 128.6 - for 36 hours;
• 85.4 - lasting 24 hours.

May holidays

May is a great time to relax. Nature has already blossomed, the weather is magnificent, the sun warms. Everything contributes to a comfortable rest, relaxation. Therefore, a large number of days off cannot but rejoice. Given the fact that there are two mini-vacations ahead, the joyful mood increases even more. We will celebrate two great holidays.

The 1 of May. The celebration begins on Wednesday and continues until the 6th (Monday). And although the era of communism has come to an end, we celebrate this day with pleasure. During the Soviet Union, rallies and parades were held throughout the country. Mostly citizens were forcibly driven to them. Now it is in the past. Holidays in our country have become less large-scale, and people come to them at will. Agree, it's nice to walk along the clean, decorated streets on a sunny spring day.

Victory Day is significant for almost every Russian. This is a celebration of our victory over fascism. The memory of the feat of our grandfathers, fathers. We will forever be proud of them. For those who won the victory with their lives. May 9 parades have been held in Russia for 74 years. In addition, every citizen can take part in the Immortal Regiment campaign. The procession becomes more and more popular every year. So, last year more than 10 million people took part in it.

Holiday weekend schedule

• May 1, Wednesday - Spring and Labor Day, official non-working holiday;
• May 2, Thursday - rescheduled public holiday from Saturday, January 5;
• May 3, Friday - rescheduled public holiday from Sunday, January 6;
• May 4, Saturday – day off;
• May 5, Sunday – day off.

• May 9, Thursday - Victory Day, official non-working holiday;
• May 10, Friday - rescheduled public holiday from Saturday, February 23;
• May 11, Saturday - day off;
• May 12, Sunday – day off.

Enough time to go on excursions with friends, visit relatives living in other cities, just have a good time.

Production calendar

If you look at the dates, the calendar is not voluminous. There will be little work. The established standards are:

• calendar dates - 31;
• holidays, weekends - 13;
• falling to work - 18.

To receive a fixed salary, he will work 143 hours for a 40-hour week, 128.6 for a 36-hour week, and 85.4 for a 24-hour week.

The Labor Code comes into force on the 13th. In the first half of May we have only 3 working days.

Shortened working days

Additionally, there is a bonus - in the form of shortened days in May 2019. They fall on the eve of holidays. And although citizens are only working an hour less, the anticipation of a mini-vacation is uplifting.

How transfers are made

Weekends are different in May. Official holidays. Traditional (Saturday, Sunday). Transfer. The latter implies that weekdays are interchanged with weekends. This allows you to continue the holidays, leaving the norm of working hours unchanged. At the same time, weekends in May cannot be classified as standard. Transfers to them were made instead of January 5 and 6 (on dates 2, 3), and are already counted as worked out. And on May 10 we have a rest due to February 23, which this year was on Saturday. The total output is maintained within the established limits.

Where to go to relax in May

For example, you can treat yourself to an inexpensive but pleasant beach holiday in Turkey, where the air temperature in May reaches 28 ° C, and the water warms up to 22 ° C. At the same time, the occupancy of beaches and hotels is lower than in the summer months, which also cannot but rejoice.

Fans of outdoor activities come to Thailand in May, especially those who like to ride a board on the waves. They know that this month it is warm here, despite the tropical showers, and the waves of the sea, thanks to the monsoons, greatly favor surfing. If you want to ride - this is the best of the possibilities.

In May, Cyprus and Greece open the season. The resorts in these wonderful places really get warm. True, swimming in the sea is unlikely to succeed, the water is still quite cool, but for sightseeing this is just the perfect time - after all, in summer it gets too hot for long excursions. That is why history lovers prefer to visit the ancient ruins during the May holidays.

The greatest comfort, perhaps, will give the May holiday in Israel - on the one hand, at this time it is not just warm here, but even hot enough - the air temperature does not drop below 28 ° C, but rather rises to 32, but a refreshing light blows from the sea breeze. So in May in this country you can feel the breath of summer.

Jordan is also a good place to relax this month - there you can not only walk around biblical places, visit numerous monuments of Muslim culture or Bedouin historical sites, but also have a good rest on the Dead Sea. It will be no less interesting to explore the beautiful coral reefs of another sea - the Red.

But it is not necessary to relax on the beach - you can arrange a sightseeing vacation in European countries, where the weather is dry and warm on the May holidays. This is, for example, France or Spain, it is also very warm in Portugal and Italy.

Exotic lovers can go to Singapore - just in time for the May holidays in this wonderful city-state, the most comfortable weather is set and at the same time there is almost no rain.

What else can you do

Voluntary rallies and parades will be held throughout the country. There will be something to do. The celebration is complemented by sports, playgrounds, stalls with exit trade, souvenir shops. In the evenings, you can attend concerts in which singers and groups of various directions perform.

Also in the evening, all vacationers can enjoy spectacular fireworks and fireworks. The celebration of Radonitsa (7th day) falls on these dates. The date is revered, in which it is customary to commemorate all the dead.

Most prefer to spend the weekend according to their preferences, visiting museums, exhibitions, having picnics and much more.

There will be two long holidays in Russia in May 2019. On the first May holidays we rest for 5 days: from May 1 to May 5. On the second May holidays we rest for 4 days: from May 9 to May 12.

• weekends and holidays
• pre-holiday days
  (with reduced working day by 1 hour)

How we work and relax in May 2019

In May 2019, Russia has 18 working days and 13 days off and holidays.

Working day:

May 8 is a pre-holiday working day with reduced working hours by one hour (Article 95 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Weekends and holidays:

Long weekend in May

In May 2019, Russia celebrates two public holidays: May 1 - Spring and Labor Day and May 9 - Victory Day. These are public holidays. There are also three additional rescheduled days off. Thanks to this, there are two long weekends in May.

How to rest on May 1

How to rest on May 9

Public holidays in May

In May 2019, Russia celebrates 2 public holidays: Spring and Labor Day, Victory Day. These are official days off (Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

May 1, Wed. - Spring and Labour Day. Dedicated to all workers. People call this day May Day. On this holiday, it is customary to arrange May Day parties: picnics, trips out of town, fishing, to the country.

May 9, Thu. - Victory Day. Dedicated to the victory of the Soviet army over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. In 2019, Russia celebrates the 74th anniversary of the victory over fascism.

May 1, 2019 - day off or work

Where do the extra days off in May come from?

According to the Decree of the Russian Federation of 01.10.2018 “On the postponement of days off in 2019”, the Government of Russia approved for May 2019 the transfer of days off from the New Year holidays and Defender of the Fatherland Day:

Working hours

According to the production calendar of Russia, in May 2019 there are 18 working days in the country (including 1 shortened one) and 13 days off and holidays.

Working hours norms:

• with a 40-hour work week - 143 hours (18 x 8 - 1, where 18 is the number of working days, 8 is the duration of the work shift, 1 is the number of reduced working days);
• at 36 hours - 128.6 hours (18 x 7.2 - 1);
• at 24-hour - 85.4 hours (18 x 4.8 - 1).

Where to go on May holidays

Travel lovers can go on an excursion to another city in Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, go on a bus tour along the Golden Ring of Russia.

In Moscow, you can book a sightseeing bus tour of the city, visit historical museums, a zoo, the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy (VDNKh), a circus, a planetarium, a botanical garden, and climb the Moscow City observation deck. On May 9, it will be interesting to watch the Victory Parade on Red Square, the Immortal Regiment procession, and fireworks.

In St. Petersburg, you can stroll along Nevsky Prospekt, Vasilyevsky Island, admire St. Isaac's Cathedral, visit the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, Peterhof, Tsarskoe Selo, go on a night tour "Night of Drawbridges". On May 9, it will be interesting to watch a military parade on Palace Square, a festive concert and fireworks.

In Sochi, you can visit the Dendrarium park, the dolphinarium and the oceanarium in the Riviera park. You can go on a boat trip on a boat, ride ATVs and horses in the foothills of Sochi. The water in the sea in early May is still cool. However, the sun is already hot, and daredevils can swim in the sea.

Those wishing to spend the May holidays abroad can go to Turkey, Georgia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands.

In Turkey, the beach season opens in May. Swimming in the sea and boat trips can be combined with visiting architectural monuments, fortresses and museums, shopping. You can also go on an excursion to the thermal springs of Pamukkale.

In the Czech Republic, you can go on a tour of Prague: visit the Prague Castle - a fortress, the residence of the President of the country, the Old Town, Charles Bridge, admire the Prague Clock on the Old Town Square, take a boat ride along the Vltava, see the castles around the city. The holiday season opens in Karlovy Vary on the May holidays. Tourists are given the opportunity to visit the food festival, craft fairs, holiday concerts.

In the Netherlands, it will be interesting to visit the Tulip Mania festival in the Keukenhof Flower Park in Liss. You can also walk around Amsterdam, The Hague. In Amsterdam, you can take an evening boat tour through the canals of the city, visit the Nemo Science Museum, the Rijksmuseum Art Museum, the Royal Palace, the Red Light District. In The Hague, you can visit the Binnenhof Castle, the Gevangeport Torture Museum, and the Madurodam Amusement Park.

How to celebrate, where to go on May holidays

May holidays are the time for outdoor recreation. At this time of the year, warm weather sets in, flowers and trees bloom. Fans of outdoor activities can go with family or friends to the river, to the forest or to the country house. There you can cook food on fire, play games, sing songs with a guitar.

Those who want to relax in the city can arrange a cultural and entertainment program: go to the cinema or theater, visit museums or exhibitions, organize shopping. You can walk in the park, sit in a cafe.

Convenient calendar with week numbers and printable

State, professional and folk holidays

Might be interesting

The Russian calendar is very rich in various festive events, but there are only a couple of months that are among the richest for holidays - this is January and, of course, May.

After the holiday, many Russians are waiting for the start of the May holidays, because they are the ones who open everyone's favorite natural season of May Days and trips out of town. In addition, in May, not one holiday is celebrated, but two whole holidays that the Russian people like so much and that they are proud of - the Holiday of Spring and Labor and Victory Day. From the current article, you will learn how weekends will be planned for the May holidays of 2018 in Russia and what will be the postponement of the weekend in may which will help you organize your vacation correctly and rationally.

Official holidays for the May holidays of 2018

In 2018, based on the preliminary decision of the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation, the weekend in honor of the Spring and Labor Day will last four days (see calendar below.).

April 29, 2018 (Sun.) - the first day off in a series of May holidays, although it refers to calendar non-working days.
April 30, 2018 (Mon.) - for this date, there was a transfer from Saturday, April 28. This was done so as not to break up rest days and not to split up the previous work week.
May 1 (Tue) - Spring and Labor Day. Refers to public holidays, is considered an official non-working day.
May 2 (Wed.) is another non-working day, obtained by way of January 7th.

According to Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, May 9 (Wed) is considered an official public holiday. Accordingly, May 8 (Tuesday) will be a shortened working day (marked in yellow on the calendar).

Weekend calendar for may holidays 2018

To summarize: in May 2018, in Russia, the following May holidays await us: from April 29 to May 2 inclusive (4 days) and May 9. This is not as small as it might seem. Well, those lucky ones who manage to take a few more vacation days for this period can get a real full-fledged vacation, in which it would be great to go somewhere on a trip, to nature or to visit friends or acquaintances.

Briefly about the May holidays

Spring and Labour Day
Ever since Soviet times, May has become a symbol of the onset of not only a particularly warm and joyful time of the year, but also a new labor period. No wonder the first holiday that opens this month is called the Holiday of Spring and Labor. Earlier on this day (May 1), they went to demonstrations, which showed their attitude to work and honest work. In addition, it was on these days that the first trips to nature were carried out, which were called Mayovki.

Victory Day
This holiday is special in our country. He combines not only the joy of victory in the Great Patriotic War, but also pride in the nation, patriotism and faith in a bright future, due to the power and inviolability of his native state. Victory Day is celebrated in Russia every year with special awe and love.