How to rest on the May holidays in 2016: non-working days in Russia
Official days off for May holidays in 2016:
- 30, 1, 2, 3 (from Saturday to Tuesday) - the Holiday of Spring and Labor.
- 7, 8, 9 (from Saturday to Monday) - Victory Day
For the May holidays in 2016 according to the calendar of Russians expects 7 days off. We will explain in more detail. The fact is that the Festival of Spring and Labor falls on resurrection and Monday, from Sunday the holiday is postponed to Tuesday.
Regarding the Great Victory Day, which is celebrated on May 9, this year it fell on Monday. It is preceded by two legal days off, so a total of 9 May rest 3 days.
Often our compatriots take an extra holiday between these holiday holidays and make themselves such a May vacation, the duration of which allows you to have a great rest not only in the country, but also abroad.
How we rest on the May holidays in Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan
In Ukraine, the holidays for May holidays coincide with those in Russia. On May 1 and 2, the Day of International Workers' Solidarity is celebrated here. Since the 2nd number is on Saturday, on Monday, May 4, an additional day off is supposed. In honor of the Great Victory Day, three official days off are also planned in Ukraine (9, 10, 11 May) plus a shorter working day on 8 May.
In addition, in Ukraine, on the last day of May, the Trinity is celebrated, after which the next day will also be the day off (June 1).
Less fortunate with the number of days off for the May holidays in 2016 to the inhabitants of Belarus. Here, the weekend will be May 1, when the World Labor Day is celebrated, and May 9 - Victory Day.
Regarding the residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on May 1 they celebrate the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan, May 7 - Defender of the Fatherland Day, and 9 - Victory Day. In connection with these holidays, the weekend will be 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11 May.
Where to go for a vacation on the May holidays?
If you are wondering how to relax on the May holidays, there are many options. Most people, according to statistics, prefer to spend these spring days at the dacha, engaged in ennobling the infield or planting a garden. You can also combine work with rest, if you invite friends and relatives with you. A fragrant shish kebab, baked potatoes under intimate conversations and a guitar chime - what could be better in the wonderful May days?
If the garden work you do not like, you can buy a ticket to a local sanatorium or boarding house for the May holidays. You will not only relax from everyday work, but also "pull up" your health, cleanse the body, because most of these institutions provide for special short-term programs. Walking through the woods, swimming pool, SPA-procedures, evening cultural events, a second party in the pool or preference - what is not the ideal holiday for the May holidays?
If financial possibilities allow, you can pamper yourself for a May vacation abroad. If you visit Tunisia, Greece, Egypt or Turkey, you will have a great rest and get a beautiful bronze tan on the beach. Excursions to countries in Europe, India, China - this is something that can also be carried out in May.
Excursion tours around the home country are another great option, as it is interesting to spend the May holidays in 2016. So you can not just relax, but also get acquainted with the beauties of your native land and learn its history. Now you know how we relax on the May holidays of 2016.
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