Public holidays
1961, Russia
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday, 1 January 1961 | New Year Holiday |
| 2 | Monday, 2 January 1961 | New Year Holiday |
| 3 | Tuesday, 3 January 1961 | New Year Holiday |
| 4 | Wednesday, 4 January 1961 | New Year Holiday |
| 5 | Thursday, 5 January 1961 | New Year Holiday |
| 6 | Friday, 6 January 1961 | New Year Holiday |
| 7 | Saturday, 7 January 1961 | Orthodox Christmas |
| 8 | Sunday, 8 January 1961 | New Year Holiday |
| 9 | Thursday, 23 February 1961 | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| 10 | Wednesday, 8 March 1961 | International Women's Day |
| 11 | Monday, 1 May 1961 | Spring and Labour Day |
| 12 | Tuesday, 9 May 1961 | Victory Day |
| 13 | Monday, 12 June 1961 | Russia Day |
| 14 | Saturday, 4 November 1961 | Unity Day |
| 15 | Monday, 6 November 1961 | Transferred day off |