Holidays in May. Holidays in May Shortened working days

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.
1st 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.

May 9- 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 2020 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 2020 and the work schedule of working and public holidays for May 2020 are officially approved by the Russian government.

Weekend for the Spring and Labor Day - five days

The first of the May holidays is the good old May Day - in modern terms it is called the Holiday of Spring and Labor. May 1, 2020 falls on Wednesday and we will rest until the very end of the week - Sunday, May 5.

The day before these small holidays - Tuesday, April 30, will be a pre-holiday working day. This means that the working shift will be one hour shorter than usual.

Why did you get such a long weekend on the First of May? It's all about the transfer of two non-working days from January 2020. The New Year holidays, which take up the first eight days of January, inevitably fall on two (and sometimes even three) days off. In 2020 it is Saturday and Sunday 5-6 January.

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New Year's holiday, of course, is subject to the same weekend transfer rules that apply to any other holiday. Since the two days of the holidays overlap with a normal weekend, two non-working days appear in stock. In recent years, the government has been using these reserve January holidays in other months of the year - where it makes the most sense from the point of view of the calendar grid.

Due to the January holidays, Thursday and Friday, May 2-3, become non-working days, then regular holidays come. This forms five non-working days at the beginning of May.

Weekend on Victory Day - four days

A similar story with the holiday of May 9th. It falls on a Thursday in 2020, and as a result, we will rest until the end of the week, May 12th.

Friday, May 10, 2020 will become a non-working day due to the postponement of the holiday from February 23. Defender of the Fatherland Day this time fell on a Saturday, so, similarly to the January holidays, the holiday overlapped on a day off. The government decided not to move the non-working day to the next Monday in February. Instead, the holiday was moved to May.

As a result, we will get four days off in a row on Victory Day, and we will not have to work off a non-working Friday, May 10, on one of the May Saturdays. In 2020, not a single six-day week awaits us at all, of which there were as many as three last year.

Wednesday on the eve of Victory Day, May 8, will be a pre-holiday day with a work shift reduced by one hour.

Thus, in just the first 12 May days, we will work only three days and rest - nine. Of the 31 May days, 18 days will be working, 13 days off, of which one is reduced.

Where do the extra days off in May come from?

Officially, the days off from the New Year holidays and from February 23 were moved to May. By the Decree of the Russian Federation (01.10.2018) “On the postponement of days off in 2020”, it was decided to postpone the following days to May:

That's why in May 2020 there were so many holidays when you don't have to go to work.

The history of the May holiday in Russia: May 1

Days off for the May holidays have a great history behind them. The first official, but untransferred holiday on May 1, known to everyone from a very young age - the Feast of Spring and Labor. It has been celebrated in our country since the formation of the socialist regime and the creation of the Soviet Union. Cvyazano ne tolko c tem chto vo mnogix pegionax podiny ppixodit dolgozhdannoe pocle zimnix xolodov teplo, Nr and rush Fusing, xot and ne ochen ppodolzhitelny tpudovoy pepiod vpemeni, and this oboznachaetcya vtopoe nazvanie Den Tpuda.

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During the existence of the Soviet Union in May 2020, large-scale demonstrations were held in the streets in Russia, with the help of which citizens showed their respect for each of them. The first forays into nature, including for the purpose of enjoying the beauty and, accordingly, rest in that period, received the name Mayovok.

The history of the May holiday in Russia: May 9

In May, Russia celebrates another holiday that brings not only joy, but also sorrow, this is May 9 - Victory Day. There is not a single family in our country that was not touched by the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. The losses suffered by our Motherland are irreparable.

It is strange and at the same time sad to read or watch on TV when you find out that in the schools of the USA and Europe, in history lessons, America is proclaimed the winner of world fascism. But the fact that adult, middle-aged European politicians say this does not cause a smile at all.

For the first time, May 9 was celebrated directly on this significant day in 1945, a grandiose festive fireworks was given in the capital. But they celebrated only three years.

By order of I. Stalin, since 1948, the allocation of money for ceremonial events ceased, the day ceased to be a day off, it was necessary to restore the country destroyed by the war.

As a public holiday, the tradition of celebrating Victory Day on May 9 resumed in 1965 and continues to this day. And this year, 2020, we will solemnly celebrate this day and remember all those who gave their lives for the victory over fascism.

Where to go on the May weekend in 2020

Most of our fellow citizens perceive unexpected weekends as a favorable time for garden work. The fact is that the May holidays of 2020 traditionally coincide with the first plantings. Representatives of the older generation are buying seedlings and seeds - they have to spend five days in the country, landscaping their plots. Young people prefer barbecue and outdoor activities. But there are other options:

· Participate in a large-scale demonstration.

· Take your children to a museum or a theatrical performance.

· Take a tent, camping equipment and go hiking.

· Spend a few days at the seaside or ski resort.

· Stay at home, doing self-development.

Go to visit relatives whom you have not seen for a long time.

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In recent years, people tend to go to the sea coast and choose mainly domestic resorts. At the end of spring, the high season starts, and you can focus on the Crimea, Stavropol and Krasnodar Territory. Sochi would be a good option - the water there will already warm up, and the resort fee will not hit your pocket hard.

If you write an application, taking another three days at your own expense, you can leave the country. It will be even warmer in Turkey and Tunisia, and the cost of tours will please you. Fans of outdoor activities should pay attention to Karelia and remote mountainous regions. Spring in the mountains is an unforgettable sight. It remains only to plan your schedule in advance.

Russian people are very fond of relaxing, as they also work a lot. We want to please you with the fact that in May from the first to the twelfth, only three days from the sixth to the eighth of May will be working days. Agree that this is great news?

1. Weekends in May 2019

Holidays that fell on Saturday and Sunday were postponed to May, for example, the twenty-third of February fell on Saturday, its Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation decided to move it to May 10, by the way, January 5 and 6 were moved to May 2 and 3.

So how do we relax on the May holidays?

2. What are the holidays in May?

First of May In our country, the "Holiday of Spring and Labor" is celebrated, which is a public holiday.

At present, in Russia, this solemn holiday has lost its political color, is celebrated under the name of the Holiday of Spring and Labor and is a day off. Officially, the First of May is enshrined in Article 112 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation of December 30, 2001.

No matter how you call this day - "The Day of Solidarity of Workers" or "The Holiday of Spring and Labor", for the main part of the population of the Russian Federation this holiday has become more of a holiday of the revival of spring, general cleaning and cleanliness. After all, it is on these holidays that subbotniks are organized, people clean their houses and on the streets, welcome spring and enjoy the warmth.

Ninth of May- "Victory Day" in the war over Nazi Germany is one of the most important, bright and, at the same time, difficult holidays for Russia and all countries that participated in that Great War.

This holiday is overgrown with traditions:

Parades are held in many cities and countries, and fireworks are held closer to the night;

- "The Immortal Regiment" - has become an international social movement, every year the descendants of those who fought for their homeland march through the streets in columns holding photographs of their dead relatives, thereby paying tribute to memory. At the moment, this action covers more than eighty countries around the world and continues to grow relentlessly.

What can you do on the weekends?

As always, there are a lot of options, here are some of them that are perfect for such a long weekend:

1. Subbotnik- a great way to start May. In addition, you will quickly free yourself, but there will be cleanliness around you.

2. Meeting with friends- get together with friends, go to the cinema, get out into nature. There are a huge number of options.

3. Go camping with your family- your family will be grateful, because the most important thing in a holiday is to be together.

A small but important fact:

Earlier, a member of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans Affairs, Sergei Vostretsov, praised the decision to make May 2 and 3 days off - in his opinion, a long rest on the May holidays, as well as on New Year's, is a tradition for Russians. Vostretsov recommended that employers who hope to persuade their employees to work on holidays pay double the wages of such workers.

May holidays 2020 in Russia is a time that everyone is looking forward to. Weather, mood, weekends - all this allows you to finally escape away from the bustle of the city and enjoy the joys of spring. Holidays with the family, barbecue, a trip to the country or even better - abroad.

How do we work and relax in May 2020?

In total, there will be 31 days in May 2020, of which :

1. 16 workers
2. 14 weekends and holidays
3. 1 abbreviated

On May 8, he received the status of a reduced one in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation (Article 95). In state structures, the working day will become shorter by 1-2 hours, in non-state institutions, the reduction will depend on the decision of the director or board.

May 1 - Spring and Labor Day

The first of May in 2020 will last for 5 whole days. Such long May holidays in 2020 are due to the fact that in January 4 and 5 fell on Saturday, so the government of the Russian Federation decided to move this weekend to May (January 4 to May 4 and January 5 to May 5, respectively).

May 9 - Victory Day

May 9, 2020 falls on a Saturday. This means that the official holiday will be extended by 1 more day. That is, from 9 to 11 inclusive, the Russians will be able to continue their May vacation.

2020, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, was declared the year of memory and glory, since this year will mark the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

May holidays in schools and universities

Pupils and students will rest on the same days as adults. This is another reason to go with the whole family to the country or on a trip.

May holidays 2020 official weekend calendar

2020 promises us that the weekend will be twice as long as usual. The first May holidays will hook as many as 5 days from the 1st to the 5th, and the second from 9 to 11 (3 days).

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.