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What's open on Victory Day 2027 in Russia?

Victory Day falls on 2027-05-09. Victory Day is a public holiday in RU. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open.

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Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

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On-Duty Pharmacies 24/7 Petrol & EV

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May 9

Next occurrence

9 May 2027

Most chains are expected to be closed.

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All Categories 6 Supermarkets & Groceries 2 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Victory Day 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

Verified · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

6 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Pyaterochka Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 pyaterochka.ru
Magnit Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 magnit.ru
36.6 Pharmacy Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 36-6.ru
Lukoil Estimate	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-08-23 lukoil.ru
Russian Post Estimate	Post & Parcel Lockers	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 pochta.ru
Sberbank Estimate	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 sberbank.ru

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Victory Day in Russia?

Victory Day is a public holiday in RU. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open. Confirmed open chains include: Pyaterochka, Magnit, 36.6 Pharmacy, Lukoil. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Victory Day 2027?

Victory Day falls on 2027-05-09 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Victory Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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