Experts: Best Time to Take Autumn 2026 Vacation Is September or…
Experts recommend taking vacation in September or October 2026 for maximum cost efficiency due to 22 working days per month, with strategic use of holidays to extend breaks without using extra vacation days.
Consensus
- In autumn 2026, it is more cost-effective to take vacation in September or October because both months have 22 working days.
- In November 2026, there will be 20 working days, making vacation more expensive per day.
- Using holidays, such as the Day of National Unity on November 4, can extend vacation duration without using additional vacation days.
- Taking a vacation in parts is allowed under the Labor Code, but at least one part must be at least 14 consecutive calendar days.
- Employees can extend their vacation using compensatory days for work on weekends, holidays, or overtime.
- Donors who have not used their additional paid day off can add it to their vacation period.
Points of divergence
- Dmitry Novikov, a member of the State Duma, proposed increasing the annual paid vacation for multi-child parents to 45 calendar days as recognition of their workload. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russia told when it is more profitable to take a vacation in the autumn — Вести
- September and October named as the best months for autumn vacation — Москва 24