A foreign trade calendar covering holidays and bank closures by country, reporting deadlines, logistics seasonality and industry exhibitions. It helps importers, exporters and finance teams plan cross-border payments and deliveries without disruption. We monitor changes and update the calendar regularly.
Events found: 163
annually
Banks, customs and government offices are closed; payments and customs clearance largely stop. Plan settlements and declarations in advance
Source: Russian Government Resolution No. 1466 of 24 September 2025; Labour Code, Article 112
annually
4 January is a substitute working day
Source: China State Council notice of 4 November 2025
annually
Bank holiday
Source: officeholidays / Daily Sabah
annually
Bank holiday
Source: greythr / Tallyfy
annually
Holidays from 1 to 4 January
Source: Tengrinews 2026
annually
Bank holiday
Source: National working calendar
annually
Bank holiday
Source: Vietnam Briefing
annually
Bank holiday
Source: National working calendar
annually
Armenian Christmas; New Year holidays on 1–2 January
Source: National working calendar
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
annually
Non-working day
Source: Tengrinews
annually
Non-working day (New Year holidays on 1–2 January)
Source: National working calendar
annually
Extends the New Year break through 11 January
Source: Resolution No. 1466
Logistics (seasonality) · annually
Space shortages and rising rates; GRI/PSS surcharges are often announced for the 1st and 15th. Book and ship early — capacity drops sharply after about 10 February
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Legislation / reporting
Due by the 25th of the month after the quarter, adjusted to a business day. Payment in equal instalments by the 28th over three months
Source: Russian Tax Code, Article 174
annually
Nationwide bank holiday. NEFT/RTGS/UPI operate 24/7, but SWIFT and trade settlements operate on business days only
Source: RBI / IndiaBonds
Professional / industry holiday · annually
A professional day for customs services and brokers — an occasion to greet business partners
Source: WCO; RBC
Professional / industry holiday · annually
Airlines and air cargo
Source: Presidential decree (professional holiday)
Finance / markets · annually
Affects the rouble exchange rate and trade financing costs. Press release around 13:30, press conference at 15:00 Moscow time. Core meeting: medium-term macroeconomic forecast published.
Source: cbr.ru — decision calendar
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
annually
National holiday, 2 days
Source: National working calendar
annually
KEY RISK: factories often close for longer than the official 9 days; freight and production slow 1–2 weeks BEFORE and recover by early March. Complete shipments in January
Source: China State Council
Business largely stops Monday–Tuesday and half of Wednesday; activity slows for a week
Source: National working calendar
annually
Officially 16–20 February (New Year on 17 February); effective shutdown 14–22 February. The largest break, coinciding with Chinese New Year; factories and logistics stop
Source: MOLISA; Vietnam Briefing
annually
National holiday
Source: gov. Indonesia
The largest shutdown, following Chinese New Year. Dates follow the lunar calendar
Source: National working calendar
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
annually
Non-working day
Source: Russian Labour Code, Article 112
Not observed in every state; banks are closed in most states
Source: business-standard
annually
8 March falls on Sunday; the holiday is moved to 9 March
Source: Russian Labour Code, Article 112
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
Exhibition / trade fair / forum
The CIS’s largest transport, logistics and warehouse technology exhibition at Crocus Expo. A key networking venue. In 2027: 16–18 March
Source: transrussia.ru
Particularly strict in Bali (24 hours of silence)
Source: timeanddate
Finance / markets · annually
Affects the rouble exchange rate and trade financing costs. Press release around 13:30, press conference at 15:00 Moscow time.
Source: cbr.ru — decision calendar
May begin on 19 March, subject to moon sighting
Source: Gulf News
According to the lunar calendar
Source: National working calendar
MAJOR shutdown: mass homecoming travel (mudik), closed banks and government offices; collective leave extends the break to about a week
Source: LMI; ezpz
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
annually
Extended national shutdown
Source: National working calendar
annually
Extended national shutdown; many government offices and banks are closed. Additional religious holidays follow the lunar calendar
Source: National working calendar
19 March is a half-day. Exact dates follow the lunar calendar
Source: CottGroup 2026
According to the lunar calendar
Source: IndiaBonds
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
annually
Extended holiday from 21 to 25 March
Source: Tengrinews
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Logistics (seasonality) · annually
Lower permitted axle loads on REGIONAL and municipal roads, usually for about a month and until June in the north. Federal roads have not closed since 2018. Dates are set regionally — check your route
Source: Rosavtodor; trans.ru
Legislation / reporting
Update customs software integrations and templates: goods/amendment declaration R.055 v1.1.0 and customs value declaration R.038 v1.6.0.
Source: https://eec.eaeunion.org/comission/department/dep_tamoj_infr/vedenie-struktur-i-formatov-tamozhennykh-dokumentov.php
annually
Nationwide holiday
Source: RBI
annually
EUR payments are not processed (also on Easter Monday, 6 April)
Source: TARGET2
annually
Short break; major cities continue working
Source: China State Council
annually
EUR payments pause
Source: TARGET2
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
Exhibition / trade fair / forum · annually
Phase 1: 15–19 April (electronics/machinery); phase 2: 23–27 April (household goods); phase 3: 1–5 May (textiles/clothing). Book hotels and flights 6–8 weeks ahead
Source: China Import & Export Fair
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
annually
National holiday
Source: officeholidays
Finance / markets · annually
Affects the rouble exchange rate and trade financing costs. Press release around 13:30, press conference at 15:00 Moscow time. Core meeting: medium-term macroeconomic forecast published.
Source: cbr.ru — decision calendar
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Legislation / reporting
Due by the 25th of the month after the quarter, adjusted to a business day. Payment in equal instalments by the 28th over three months
Source: Russian Tax Code, Article 174
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
annually
Four-day break (30 April–3 May)
Source: Vietnam Briefing
Legislation / reporting
Stage 1: the freight forwarder register operates from 1 March 2026; forwarders must register by 30 April 2026
Source: Federal Law No. 140; electronic transport documents system (GosLog)
annually
Source: Tengrinews
annually
National holiday
Source: officeholidays
annually
Holiday from 1 to 3 May
Source: Russian Labour Code, Article 112
annually
Five-day break with a surge in domestic transport
Source: China State Council
annually
Source: Tengrinews
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
annually
9 May falls on Saturday; holiday from 9 to 11 May
Source: Russian Labour Code, Article 112
annually
Substitute holiday on 11 May
Source: Tengrinews
annually
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
annually
National holiday
Source: officeholidays
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
Logistics (seasonality) · annually
Daytime restrictions on heavy vehicles on asphalt roads when air temperature exceeds 32°C, according to the Hydrometeorological Centre
Source: gogov.ru
Start of an extended break
Source: Tallyfy
Professional / industry holiday · annually
Source: Presidential decree (professional holiday)
Break of up to 5–6 days
Source: uaewow / Gulf News
According to the lunar calendar
Source: National working calendar
According to the lunar calendar
Source: Tengrinews
26 May is a half-day. Possible extension to 9 days (23–31 May)
Source: CottGroup / Türkiye Today
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Professional / industry holiday · annually
Source: Wiki
Exhibition / trade fair / forum · annually
Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum; guest country: Saudi Arabia
Source: Roscongress
Finance / markets
From 8 June 2026, the official EUR/RUB rate is calculated using USD/RUB and the ECB EUR/USD rate at 15:30 Moscow time. Consider this for rouble valuations, accounting and tax records.
Source: https://cbr.ru/eng/press/pr/?file=639162722967857009DB.htm
annually
Holiday from 12 to 14 June
Source: Russian Labour Code, Article 112
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
According to the lunar calendar
Source: talentmate
Exhibition / trade fair / forum · annually
Flagship project of the Association of Exporters and Importers
Source: exporterimporter.ru
Finance / markets · annually
Affects the rouble exchange rate and trade financing costs. Press release around 13:30, press conference at 15:00 Moscow time.
Source: cbr.ru — decision calendar
annually
3 days
Source: China State Council
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
Legislation / reporting
For individual purchases: a separate e-commerce declaration and operator framework; €200 threshold, above which duty is 5% but at least €1/kg, plus national VAT.
Source: https://eec.eaeunion.org/news/sovet-eek-ustanovil-porog-besposhlinnogo-vvoza-i-stavki-tamozhennykh-poshlin-dlya-tovarov-vneshney-e/
annually
annually
4 July falls on Saturday; observed on 3 July. USD payments pause
Source: Fed holidays
Professional / industry holiday · annually
First Sunday of July; ports and shipping lines
Source: Presidential decree (professional holiday)
annually
Source: Tengrinews
annually
National holiday; government offices and banks are closed
Source: National working calendar
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
annually
National holiday
Source: officeholidays
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Finance / markets · annually
Affects the rouble exchange rate and trade financing costs. Press release around 13:30, press conference at 15:00 Moscow time. Core meeting: medium-term macroeconomic forecast published.
Source: cbr.ru — decision calendar
Legislation / reporting
Due by the 25th of the month after the quarter, adjusted to a business day. Payment in equal instalments by the 28th over three months
Source: Russian Tax Code, Article 174
Professional / industry holiday · annually
First Sunday of August. A professional observance, not a day off: Russian Railways and rail operators work normally
Source: Presidential Decree No. 1040 of 28 October 1996
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
annually
Nationwide holiday
Source: RBI
annually
National holiday
Source: gov. Indonesia
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
According to the lunar calendar
Source: talentmate
annually
Substitute holiday on 31 August
Source: Tengrinews
annually
National holiday
Source: officeholidays
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Exhibition / trade fair / forum · annually
Eastern Economic Forum, Russky Island — focus on Asia-Pacific
Source: Roscongress
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
annually
Banks, customs and factories are closed for about five consecutive days, delaying shipments and payments
Source: Vietnam Briefing
Legislation / reporting
Transport documents must be issued electronically through the state system; check carrier, forwarder and IT operator connections in advance.
Source: https://government.ru/news/56392/
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Finance / markets · annually
Affects the rouble exchange rate and trade financing costs. Press release around 13:30, press conference at 15:00 Moscow time.
Source: cbr.ru — decision calendar
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
Logistics (seasonality) · annually
Higher rates and space shortages before National Day and the year-end ordering season. Book slots early
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
Professional / industry holiday · annually
Last Thursday of September; maritime logistics
Source: IMO
annually
Three days, often close to Golden Week
Source: China State Council
annually
Factories and offices close; the second-largest logistics slowdown after Chinese New Year
Source: China State Council
annually
Nationwide holiday
Source: RBI
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Professional / industry holiday · annually
Certification and technical regulation
Source: ISO/IEC
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
Exhibition / trade fair / forum · annually
The fair’s 70th anniversary. Phase 1: 15–19 October; phase 2: 23–27 October; phase 3: 31 October–4 November
Source: China Import & Export Fair
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
Exhibition / trade fair / forum · annually
“Challenges and Solutions for Business” — a forum for foreign trade participants
Source: forum-ved.ru
Finance / markets · annually
Affects the rouble exchange rate and trade financing costs. Press release around 13:30, press conference at 15:00 Moscow time. Core meeting: medium-term macroeconomic forecast published.
Source: cbr.ru — decision calendar
Professional / industry holiday · annually
Last Sunday of October; road carriers
Source: Presidential decree (professional holiday)
annually
Three-day holiday
Source: Tengrinews
Professional / industry holiday · annually
Customs service professional holiday — greet your customs brokers and inspectors
Source: Decree No. 811; Lenta
Legislation / reporting
Due by the 25th of the month after the quarter, adjusted to a business day. Payment in equal instalments by the 28th over three months
Source: Russian Tax Code, Article 174
annually
28 October is a half-day
Source: officeholidays
Exhibition / trade fair / forum · annually
Access to Thai and ASEAN markets. Opening plenary on 30 October. “New Routes: Transport and Logistics” panel, financial infrastructure and alternative settlements. Organiser: Russian–Thai Business Council
Source: forum.rusthaibusiness.com
annually
Non-working day
Source: Russian Labour Code, Article 112
Exhibition / trade fair / forum · annually
The world’s largest import exhibition, National Exhibition and Convention Center
Source: ciie.org
annually
Non-working day in Belarus
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Dates vary by region
Source: cleartax
Logistics (seasonality) · annually
Dates vary by basin: northern rivers close earlier, in October; the European Russia unified deep-water system usually closes in November. Affects river and river–sea shipping; plan final shipments early
Source: Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transport
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
annually
Delays to USD payments and correspondent settlements
Source: Fed holidays
annually
Fixed date
Source: greythr
annually
National holiday
Source: National working calendar
Legislation / reporting
Reporting on mutual trade with the EAEU, due by the 10th business day of the month following shipment or receipt. Fines from RUB 20,000
Source: Government Resolution No. 891 of 19 June 2020
annually
Source: Tengrinews
annually
National holiday (also Christmas holidays on 25–26 December)
Source: National working calendar
Finance / markets · annually
Affects the rouble exchange rate and trade financing costs. Press release around 13:30, press conference at 15:00 Moscow time.
Source: cbr.ru — decision calendar
Legislation / reporting
Indirect tax return and VAT payment due by the 20th of the month following recognition of the goods
Source: EAEU Treaty, Annex 18
annually
Nationwide holiday
Source: RBI
annually
National holiday
Source: gov. Indonesia
annually
EUR payments pause on 25 and 26 December
Source: TARGET2
Start of the 2027 New Year holidays
Source: Resolution No. 1466
Important for 2027: Russia’s working calendar is approved in autumn 2026, and China’s State Council holiday schedule is expected around November 2026. Islamic holidays depend on the moon and may shift by 1–2 days. This calendar is for reference.
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