Public holidays
1940, Russia
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, 1 January 1940 | New Year Holiday |
| 2 | Tuesday, 2 January 1940 | New Year Holiday |
| 3 | Wednesday, 3 January 1940 | New Year Holiday |
| 4 | Thursday, 4 January 1940 | New Year Holiday |
| 5 | Friday, 5 January 1940 | New Year Holiday |
| 6 | Saturday, 6 January 1940 | New Year Holiday |
| 7 | Sunday, 7 January 1940 | New Year Holiday |
| 8 | Monday, 8 January 1940 | New Year Holiday |
| 9 | Friday, 23 February 1940 | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| 10 | Friday, 8 March 1940 | Women's Day |
| 11 | Sunday, 28 April 1940 | Orthodox Easter |
| 12 | Wednesday, 1 May 1940 | Spring and Labour Day |
| 13 | Thursday, 9 May 1940 | Victory Day |
| 14 | Wednesday, 12 June 1940 | Russia Day |
| 15 | Monday, 4 November 1940 | Unity Day |