Festive day February 23. What time will the fireworks be

This year, Defender of the Fatherland Day falls on a Tuesday. But in recent years in Russia they have been trying not to “break” the working week if there is only one worker between the day off and the holiday. And in 2016, in accordance with the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, it was decided move the day off from February 20(Saturday) to February 22 (Monday).

Thus, on the eve of the holidays, the inhabitants of the country are waiting for an “extended” six-day work week - followed by three days off dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day. Mini-vacation will last from 21 to 23 February.

At the same time, since Russians will go to work on February 20 on the 22nd, the working day will be considered pre-holiday, and its duration should be reduced by one hour.

How we relax on February 23, 2016 by day

Taking into account the transfer of days off, the rest schedule for Defender of the Fatherland Day in 2016 will be as follows:

February 20, Saturday– shortened working day (for Monday, February 22);
February 21, Sunday- day off;
February 22, Monday– day off, transfer from Saturday;
February 23, Tuesday- non-working holiday.

After the three-day holidays, the inhabitants of Russia are waiting for a three-day working week (from Wednesday to Friday), and after it - a full weekend.

Holidays in February-2016 with a six-day work week

For those who have Saturday as a full-time working day, there are no transfers of weekends, so February 20 will become a regular working day for them, Sunday will be a day off. Shortened pre-holiday working day with a six-day week - Monday, February 22.

For schoolchildren studying on Saturdays, February 22 can also be a "present" day - and parents should take this into account when planning a family vacation.

Defender of the Fatherland Day: from the history of the holiday

February 23 is celebrated in Russia for almost a century - the first celebration took place in 1919, and the occasion was the anniversary of the formation of the Red Army. At the same time, the Day of the Red Gift was also celebrated - within its framework, the inhabitants of the country were invited to make donations for gifts to the Red Army.

In 1922, the holiday acquired an official name - February 23 became known as the Day of the Red Army and Navy. It continued under this name until 1949. By that time, the Red Army had already been renamed the Soviet Army, and February 23, respectively, became the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy. On this day, parades were held in the country, fireworks were arranged, war veterans and all those who are related to military service were honored. But, since at that time the vast majority of men served in the army, the holiday eventually began to be perceived as a universal "men's day".

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Day of the Soviet Army disappeared from the calendar - and it was replaced by Defender of the Fatherland Day. And in 2002, February 23 was made a day off (before that, this day was considered a holiday, but a working one). So this year, Defender of the Fatherland Day has a kind of anniversary: we have a holiday on February 23 in 2016 for the fifteenth time.

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In 2016, the weekend on March 8 will be extended - four-day mini-vacations will be timed to coincide with the first spring public holiday, allowing full-scale celebration of International Women's Day.

Postponement of the weekend to March 8, 2016

In 2016, International Women's Day will be celebrated on Tuesday - on this day March 8 falls. In recent years, it has been customary in Russia not to “break” the holidays. Therefore, if a public holiday is celebrated on Tuesday or Thursday, then the only working day separating it from the weekend also becomes a day of rest - Saturday or Sunday is not transferred to it. The schedule for postponing holidays is approved annually by the Government of the Russian Federation.

This year, in accordance with the schedule for Monday, March 7, the day off has been moved from January 3 (Sunday). Thus, we will rest on March 8 in 2016 for four days in a row - starting from Saturday (the fifth day) and ending with Tuesday (the eighth). After that, the residents of the country are waiting for a shortened - three-day - working week.

At the same time, the last Friday before the weekend on March 8 will be a normal, not shortened working day - since it is followed in the calendar not by a holiday, but by a regular Saturday.

For organizations working on a six-day work week, as well as schoolchildren and students studying on Saturdays, the March holidays will be three days - from Sunday to Tuesday.

Rest days on March 8 - 2016

Saturday, March 5 - a day off (excluding those who work or study for six days);
Sunday, March 6 - a regular day off;
Monday, March 7 - an additional day off for everyone, postponed from January 3;
Tuesday, March 8 is a non-working holiday.

From the history of the holiday on March 8

Rest on March 8 in 2016 in Russia will be the 51st time: half a century ago, in 1966, International Women's Day in the USSR became non-working for the first time. And, despite the change of political regime, it still remains so.

At that time, the holiday already had a long prehistory: March 8 counts events since 1957. Then in New York, the famous “march of empty pans” took place - a strike of women working in light industry, brought to the limit by a working day of 16 hours for meager pay. By the way, the “march” turned out to be effective: after it, women began to work for 10 hours a day. And in 1908, on the same day (and again in New York), another mass women's protest took place: more than 15 thousand women demanded equality: wages without a "discount" for gender, another reduction in the working day and the provision of the weaker sex with the right to vote .

Two years later, at an international women's conference in Copenhagen, Clara Zetkin came up with the idea of establishing an international women's day. It was assumed that on March 8, the women of the world would organize mass actions, drawing public attention to their problems. This initiative was supported - and soon the eighth day of spring began to be celebrated in many countries of the world.

After the October Revolution of 1917, when in most countries women had already ceased to be "second-class people", March 8 continued to be celebrated mainly in socialist countries. Since 1975, it has been included in the UN calendar.

In the USSR in the second half of the 20th century, March 8 eventually lost its politicization and ceased to be associated with the struggle for women's rights - and gradually turned into a "holiday of all women." At that time, Mother's Day was not celebrated separately in the country, Valentine's Day was not celebrated - and March 8 became an occasion to express love and gratitude to wives and mothers, girlfriends and colleagues. The unofficial symbols of the holiday are the first spring flowers - mimosa and tulips. And one of the common traditions of the holiday is family “role-playing games”: husbands and children on this day tried to take over all the housework that a woman usually does, giving the hero of the occasion the opportunity to rest on March 8.

In 2016, the official calendar of holidays has already been presented to the inhabitants of Russia. You should not expect any special surprises, however, many citizens have already agreed that the weekends are located more successfully than last year.

The coming year 2016 began with the traditional New Year holidays, which lasted from January 1 to January 10. Despite the opinion of some representatives of the authorities and the population that these holidays should be reduced, the majority are still glad that there are still plenty of days off in January. Quite interesting was the decision regarding how in 2016 in February: in recent years, the day off in the calendar was usually transferred to May or subsequent holidays, and consisted exclusively of ordinary weekdays. This time, February 23, 2016 is a day off, and since it is Tuesday, the authorities decided to make Monday, the 22nd, a day off as well, but with the necessary reservation. Saturday the 20th is a shortened working day.

In March of this year, the residents of Russia are waiting for the traditional mini-vacations associated with the celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, and this time they will be a little longer. The reason for this again is that March 8th is a Tuesday. The government decided not to be stingy, and made Monday, March 7, also a day off. Unlike February, the previous days, March 5 and 6, will be completely holidays. On Friday, March 4, it is recommended to spend a full day, however, many managers traditionally can make it shorter and hold a general corporate party.

April remains without holidays: this month, citizens rejoice at the spring that has already fully arrived in most regions and expect May, which is the second largest number of holidays on the calendar. In May 2016 we rest on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Thus, together with Saturday, April 30, citizens will have four days off in a row. The next beloved holiday Victory Day is May 9th. It's Monday, so there are no surprises here. Anyway, if a public holiday follows a normal weekend, it's always convenient.

On June 13, the whole country will have a rest in honor of the Day of Russia, the official date of which is the 12th. The holiday will be on Monday, which once again surprises with the convenience of the arrangement of the weekends in 2016 one after another. For example, the presence of a day off in the middle of the working week would be very inconvenient for many, as well as postponing it to subsequent months. After that, a long period without holidays begins from July to November, but most citizens will have vacations, school and student holidays during it, so there is no need to grieve much.

National Unity Day in November 2016 falls on Friday, November 4th. This time, immediately after the holiday, the weekend is Saturday and Sunday. Thursday, November 3, the government obliges to make a shortened working day. Thus, people will have enough time to relax and gain strength in a rainy autumn. After that, you can safely expect the New Year 2017, especially since December 31 is Saturday.

Advice 4: How to relax on March 8 and February 23, 2016 in Russia

Very soon, the Russians will have a series of days off associated with the celebration of March 8 and February 23. Which days will officially become working days, and which days off.

After the protracted New Year holidays, the official holidays come only closer to February 23, so many working citizens are looking forward to these days. Many are already interested in advance how we will rest on March 8 and February 23 in 2016.

To find out which days in 2016 will be officially working and which days off, you need to use the production calendar, which changes annually in accordance with days and weeks.

This year became a leap year, respectively, in winter there was one more working day compared to previous years. In February of this year, the Russians will have 20 days to work and 9 to rest. Formally, the only day of these nine days off is a holiday - Defender of the Fatherland Day, which is celebrated on February 23 every year.

There will be three official non-working days dedicated to this men's holiday - from Sunday (February 21) to Tuesday (February 23). On Saturday, February 22, Russians will have to go to work, as this day is officially recognized as a shortened working day on Monday. Therefore, the pre-holiday week before Defender of the Fatherland Day will become lengthened. This transfer is connected with the fact that not to break the weekend, but to give three full days of rest in February.

The first month of spring will delight Russians with long holidays. A total of 10 calendar days will be days off and 21 days will be workdays. In this case, the long vacation will be associated with the celebration of March 8 - International Women's Day. Official non-working holidays this month will be March 5, 6, 7 and 8 (from Saturday to Tuesday inclusive).

Thanks to the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, in March, the Russians will be able to relax for four days in a row. On March 7, 2016, it became non-working, as it was moved from January 3, thereby giving the population such a vacation.

According to the decree of the Russian government, in honor of March 8, 2016, Russians will rest for four days from the 5th to the 8th (Saturday-Tuesday) of the first spring month. On Monday, March 7, there is a transfer from January 3. A few days off is a great occasion to finally see family, friends, and even take a short trip.

How to relax on March 8

Men can choose a great gift for their loved ones, which can leave pleasant memories for a lifetime - an original sightseeing tour. This should be taken care of in advance. A professional travel agency with a good reputation will definitely be able to advise you where to go on vacation on March 8th. An interesting option is thematic tours for 1-2-3 days along the Volga, in the Moscow region and other regions.

In March 2016, travel agencies offer gift certificates for very interesting excursions, in particular, with visits to the Russian hinterland, ancient cities, tasting delicious wines, getting to know folk crafts and picturesque nature. For March 8, 2016, special holiday programs have been thought out. Well, if you plan a vacation for International Women's Day, at the beginning of spring the low season in Europe is the time to make an affordable, unforgettable trip.

From the history of the holiday

On this day in 1908, American women marched through New York demanding equality. The significant date of March 8 was approved in Russia in honor of the women's strike of 1917, and the socialist Clara Zetkin proposed to celebrate it.

Meanwhile, the days of honoring the representatives of the weaker sex took place already in antiquity: ancient Roman slaves could not fulfill their duties, matrons received generous gifts from their spouses. Ladies dressed up and visited the temple of the goddess Vesta.

We are on March 8 in 2016, as in the past and the year before, in Russia this holiday has not been perceived as political for a long time. Now it is difficult to imagine life without the beloved holiday of spring, love and beauty.

When the Warcraft 2 movie will be released in Russia:

Despite the fact that there is no decision yet on the start of filming and the timing of the release of the Warcraft 2 movie, the approximate release date can be named. Preliminary - this is May 2020. In Russia, it could very well be Thursday 14 May 2020.

Although, of course, not all parental days fall on Saturday. So, the first parental day after Easter in 2019, which is called Radonitsa, is held on Tuesday a week after Easter Sunday.

Orthodox believers celebrated Easter in 2019 on April 28, respectively. Radonitsa falls on May 7, 2019.

That is, what date will Radonitsa be (parent's day after Easter 2019):
* on Tuesday 7 May 2019

In some Russian regions, May 7, 2019 has been declared a public holiday. Taking into account the May holidays, in early May 2019, residents of these regions will have 10 days off.

Eid al-Fitr in 2019 - a day off or a working day:

In some regions of the country, the first day of Eid al-Fitr (in 2019 - June 4) is an official non-working day, an additional day off.

The following regions of the Russian Federation have a rest in honor of the holiday:
* Republic of Adygea.
* Republic of Bashkortostan (Bashkiria).
* The Republic of Dagestan.
* Kabardino-Balkaria Republic (Kabardino-Balkaria).
* Karachay-Cherkess Republic (Karachay-Cherkessia).
* Republic of Crimea.
* Republic of Tatarstan.
* Chechen Republic.

In the regions listed, Tuesday June 4, 2019 is a public holiday, and Monday the day before (June 3, 2019) is a short working day.

What is the date of the Scarlet Sails 2019 festival in St. Petersburg:

The festive festival Scarlet Sails is held annually in St. Petersburg and is traditionally considered a holiday for all graduates of St. Petersburg schools.

Residents of the northern capital are looking forward to Scarlet Sails 2019 because the festival has gained immense popularity among them. Why are there people from St. Petersburg, a large number of guests from all over Russia and countries of near and far abroad are planning to make a summer trip to St. Petersburg in order to see an exciting water show, colorful fireworks and numerous musical concerts.

In the waters of the Neva, as part of the festival, a grandiose water performance is held, which includes: races in motor boats and kayaks, sea pirate battles, and also, in apotheosis, the passage of a sailboat with scarlet sails.

The date of the Scarlet Sails festival is timed to coincide with the longest white night. Events are held on the Saturday closest to it, during the period from June 18 to June 25, with a few exceptions. The most interesting part of the events takes place on the night from Saturday to Sunday.

The traditional date for Scarlet Sails 2019 falls on Saturday 22 June 2019. However, June 22 in Russia is the Day of Memory and Sorrow, the date of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. Therefore, it was obvious that postponement of the holiday to Sunday 23 June 2019. The option of transferring the festival to Friday June 21, 2019 did not fit for the reason that since the events lasted 2 days, they would have ended at dawn on June 22, just at the time of the attack of Nazi Germany on the USSR in 1941.

That is, the date of the festival Scarlet Sails 2019:
* on the night of Sunday 23 June 2019 to Monday 24 June 2019

The venue for the Scarlet Sails 2019 celebrations will traditionally be Palace Square in St. Petersburg and the spit of Vasilyevsky Island.

On which channel to watch the live broadcast of the Scarlet Sails Festival 2019:

According to the established tradition, the most interesting moments of the festive evening will be shown live Channel Five. The live broadcast is scheduled to start on 22:00 .

What time will the fireworks be?

The festive salute, also known as fireworks or a pyrotechnic show, will begin at the end of the concert program, after 00:30.

And in a week St. Petersburg will host the summer national holiday of the Turkic peoples -

On the eve of the holidays, working citizens are interested in how we relax on February 23 and in 2017. After all, none of the holidays falls on a weekend. Recall that if a public holiday falls on a weekend, working citizens can get an additional day off.

This is regulated not by each employer individually, but by the state. If your employer refuses to give you a day off on a day when the whole country is resting (except for services that work seven days a week, as well as those instances where employees work in shifts), especially if it is a state-owned enterprise, you can contact the relevant authorities to resolve this question.

How many days will working citizens be able to rest in February?

In order to plan possible options for spending your leisure time with family or friends, you need to figure out now how long the weekend will last on February 23, 2017. Since the first of January last month fell on Sunday (a day off), it was decided to move this day to the twenty-fourth of February.

In February it's Friday. State holiday Defender of the Fatherland Day falls on Thursday - this is a day off in all state organizations. The last days (the twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth of February) are days off - Saturday and Sunday. Thus, working citizens will have 4 days off at the end of the month. Two of them are regular weekends, the other two are public holidays.

How many days will working citizens be able to rest in March?

Having figured out how many days off for February 23, 2017 citizens are waiting for, you need to figure out how many Russian citizens will have a rest (including working citizens and students - you are a student or a schoolboy) on March 8. This day will fall on a Wednesday. There are no additional transfers of the holiday to other days. In Russia, on this day, all those categories of citizens that we talked about above will be able to relax. The next day will no longer be non-working. Will have to go to work and school.

Next year on this holiday we will rest no more. It falls on Thursday. That is, there are no transfers. Don't forget to prepare beautiful ones for your men.

Knowing how we rest on February 23 in 2017, you can make a preliminary plan in advance on how to congratulate your men on this day - fathers, husbands, brothers and sons. If everyone in your family works at state enterprises, where as many as 4 days off will be provided on the eve of February 23, 2017, it's time to go somewhere in nature.

If you have your own country house, then it is impossible to think of a better reason to break out there. It will be somewhat more difficult for those who do not have their own apartments outside the city. Think of all your relatives. It is possible that one of them lives not very far, but not very close to you, where you have long wanted to visit, but still there was no time or reason to break out to them.

In addition, a house outside the city can always be rented if desired. Be prepared for the fact that during the holidays the price of rent will skyrocket. If you are looking forward to renting a house at a reasonable price, contact the company providing such services in advance. It can be done even now.

Time spent with the family, away from the bustling metropolis, is priceless.

On March 8, we will rest for just one day. However, this is not a reason to be upset and sit at home the whole holiday. On this day, men should make sure that their other halves have a good rest. For example, you can send your wife or mother to the spa. For modern women who have to work no less than men, this is the best gift you can imagine.

You can also arrange a romantic dinner for your other half. Believe me, every woman dreams of this. True, not everyone is ready to admit this even to themselves. If for some reason you can’t go to a cafe or restaurant, you can arrange a romantic dinner right at home.

When the Warcraft 2 movie will be released in Russia:

Although, of course, not all parental days fall on Saturday. So, the first parental day after Easter in 2019, which is called Radonitsa, is held on Tuesday a week after Easter Sunday.

Orthodox believers celebrated Easter in 2019 on April 28, respectively. Radonitsa falls on May 7, 2019.

That is, what date will Radonitsa be (parent's day after Easter 2019):
* on Tuesday 7 May 2019

In some Russian regions, May 7, 2019 has been declared a public holiday. Taking into account the May holidays, in early May 2019, residents of these regions will have 10 days off.

Eid al-Fitr in 2019 - a day off or a working day:

In some regions of the country, the first day of Eid al-Fitr (in 2019 - June 4) is an official non-working day, an additional day off.

In the regions listed, Tuesday June 4, 2019 is a public holiday, and Monday the day before (June 3, 2019) is a short working day.

What is the date of the Scarlet Sails 2019 festival in St. Petersburg:

The festive festival Scarlet Sails is held annually in St. Petersburg and is traditionally considered a holiday for all graduates of St. Petersburg schools.

That is, the date of the festival Scarlet Sails 2019:
* on the night of Sunday 23 June 2019 to Monday 24 June 2019

The venue for the Scarlet Sails 2019 celebrations will traditionally be Palace Square in St. Petersburg and the spit of Vasilyevsky Island.

On which channel to watch the live broadcast of the Scarlet Sails Festival 2019:

According to the established tradition, the most interesting moments of the festive evening will be shown live Channel Five. The live broadcast is scheduled to start on 22:00 .

What time will the fireworks be?

The festive salute, also known as fireworks or a pyrotechnic show, will begin at the end of the concert program, after 00:30.

And in a week St. Petersburg will host the summer national holiday of the Turkic peoples -

Defender of the Fatherland Day has long been celebrated not only in the army, but also in civilian life, so the question: “How are we relaxing on February 23, 2016?” is equally actively interested in military personnel, office workers, and employees of public and private enterprises.

When February 23 became a day off: a historical background

The establishment of the holiday as the Day of the Red Army and Navy took place in 1922. In 1946, the name was somewhat modified and expanded, and until 1993, February 23 was called the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy.

After 2 years, a decree was issued in the Russian Federation, according to which the celebration was given a new name - Defender of the Fatherland Day, but the date became a red leaf on the calendar only in 2002. Now, not only for citizens liable for military service, but also for all people in the country, February 23 is an additional day off and an excellent occasion to celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day as magnificently as possible.

How we relax on February 23, 2016 by day

We hasten to please everyone who is not yet aware of how many days we have a rest on February 23, 2016. According to the government decree “On the postponement of the weekend”, we will have 3 full-fledged holidays. It will look like this:

February 20, traditionally a day off Saturday, this time will be a working one;
February 21 will come Sunday - this is a calendar day off;
on Monday, the 22nd, you won’t have to go to work either, since Saturday is postponed to this day;
February 23 is the holiday itself.

How we relax on February 23, 2016: classic traditions

All male relatives, friends and acquaintances, regardless of age, must be congratulated with a postcard, warm words, or even just an SMS message. If there are people in your circle who are directly related to the army, single them out in some special way. Give them special attention these days and let them know how much you appreciate what they do for the Motherland. On this significant day, every man will be pleased to receive some small gift and hear from you sincere, good and good wishes.