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The so-called “Christmas holidays” is for many the most favorite time for traveling, which means that you need to find out as early as possible when the New Year holidays begin and end in 2020, so that you can get tickets in time and not miss the end of the weekend and the first working day.
Long weekend in January
Traditionally, the Government gives Russians long January weekends and the year 2020 will not be an exception - we will rest from January 1 to 8 (inclusive).
At the "winter holidays" Russians are waiting for two large-scale celebrations:
- New Year – 01.01.20;
- Nativity – 07.01.20.
Thus, the last working day of the outgoing 2019 will be December 31 (Tuesday) and it will be an hour shorter than usual weekdays. This norm is spelled out in the law and mandatory for enterprises of all forms of ownership.
The first working day of 2020 will be January 9 (Thursday).
Adaptation to workdays will be facilitated by the fact that the first working week will be as short as possible - only two working days (January 9 and 10), after which another 2 legal holidays will follow.
Possible transfers
Every year, in order to optimize working time and create optimal length of rest periods for Russians, the Government approves the decree “on the transfer of holidays”. Typically, the document is accepted in the second half of autumn (late October or early November).
The draft resolution, which is proposed by the Ministry of Labor, involves the transfer of two holidays in January to May holidays. We are talking about the weekend, which are formed during the lining of the New Year holidays on Saturday and Sunday (January 4 - 5).
According to the law, these days can be moved to the next workers (January 9 and 10, respectively), which would automatically spill vacations until the 12th day inclusive. But, such a long vacation has two negative sides:
- Economic. Most enterprises will suffer serious losses with such a long period of downtime.
- Psychological. Too long vacation entails the same long adaptation period, during which the labor efficiency of employees is reduced.
Do not neglect the health of the nation, scientists and politicians believe, because most people spend holidays at the table, overeating and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, which negatively affects health, causing an exacerbation of various chronic diseases.
Thus, having justified its decision, the country's leadership suggests that citizens spend the extra 2 days on May holidays, respectively, on May 4 and 5, 2020 (Monday and Tuesday), which will make it possible to organize another “vacation” lasting 5 days.
Other holidays in January
In addition to the main holidays prescribed in the production calendar and giving Russians official holidays, in January 2020 there are also many unofficial ones.
Old New Year
The first place among such January dates is the Old New Year, which we will traditionally celebrate in 2020 on the night of January 14.
There are many beautiful traditions associated with the holiday:
- girl fortune telling;
- cooking generous kuti;
- generosity (13 in the evening);
- sowing (14 in the morning);
- festivities.
Epiphany
The holiday, which is traditionally celebrated in Russia on January 19.
Baptism marks the end of Christmas time and gives the opportunity to be cleansed from sins. In the Churches sanctify water.
- First time - in the Temples (during the service);
- The second time - in open waters.
After the consecration of the reservoir, the most daring wash away their sins, plunging into the hole. It is believed that such a rite bestows purification and charges with health for a whole year.
Student's Day (Tatyana's Day)
The holiday is annually celebrated on January 25.
On this day, congratulate all Tatyana, as well as university students, gnawing at the granite of science. They give beautiful mini-cards, funny wishes and comic quatrains.
Conclusion
Of course, almost every day of January is fraught with some kind of interesting date, which can be an excellent occasion for celebration:
- regional holidays;
- professional;
- Important dates of the Orthodox calendar.
If you do not want to part with the holidays, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the full list of interesting dates in 2020:
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