Everyone, without exception, is excited about the production calendar for 2017. This is due to the fact that people want to quickly think over their vacation, so that later in a hurry they do not run for vouchers or ask for leave from their superiors.
After the protracted New Year holidays, it is difficult for many to get into a labor rut, so they are looking forward to February in order to forget about work duties for at least a couple of days and enjoy the weekend with family and friends.
Holidays and weekends in February 2017 cannot be called long, but they are incredibly valuable.
February calendar
- Total number of calendar days: 28
- Total number of working days: 18
- Total number of holidays and days off: 10
- Holidays: February 23 - Defender of the Fatherland Day
- Transfer of working days: from January 1 to February 24 (officially approved by the government of the Russian Federation)
- Shortened working days: February 22
Working hours (hours)
In February, the following working hours apply:
- for a 40-hour work week: 143
- for a 36 hour workweek: 128.6
- for a 24 hour work week: 85.4
How to relax in February 2017
The anticipation of the upcoming holidays gives all the inhabitants of the planet strength and energy. We are trying to finish the working week as soon as possible so that we can go on a well-deserved rest with peace of mind. In our state, the number of weekends and holidays can be compared with a short vacation, during which you can do a lot of useful things.
Such a number of holiday days off was introduced for a reason: due to additional rest, people recover faster and are ready to work at full capacity. In addition, it has been proven that with proper rest, workers get sick less.
February for many Russians is associated with Defender of the Fatherland Day. This holiday is celebrated by both old and young. Every citizen of Russia remembers and respects the significance of this celebration. On this day, men accept congratulations from women, and even boys receive small gifts as a token of their future role as protectors.
The celebration will begin on February 23 and end on February 26. This means that the additional holidays will last as much as 4 days.
Weekend postponement
As a rule, when forming a production calendar, the government takes into account the days when official holidays fall on weekends and transfers them to other dates. Usually it is the Monday following the weekend. But it happens that the transfer occurs for whole weeks, or even months, so as not to break up the working weeks with other solemn dates.
It is this trend that can be traced during the formation for February. Due to the fact that January 1, 2017 fell on Sunday, officials decided to move this day to February 24, thereby making 4 continuous days off for Defender of the Fatherland Day.
Thanks to such a long vacation, the citizens of Russia can plan their mini-vacation with maximum comfort. During this time, you can have a good rest, gain strength, so that from Monday you can start your direct duties.
Other holidays
- February 8 - Day of Russian Science
- February 10 - Day of the diplomatic worker
- February 14 - Valentine's Day
Church holidays in February 2017
Apart from Russian holidays, which are not celebrated by all citizens, there are church celebrations. Orthodox people highly value these days and always try to find a moment to worship the Almighty. In February 2017 there will be many church holidays that are worthy of your attention.
Calendar of church holidays for February
Description of the main February church holidays
February 15, 2017 (Wednesday) - Meeting of the Lord. This holiday is the twelfth non-transferable church holiday. He is incredibly appreciated by the Orthodox Church. The celebration itself takes its origins in the pagan faith, during the time of beliefs in the god Perun. According to beliefs, it is on this day that winter meets spring and nature begins to wake up from its winter sleep. The Orthodox world believes that the New Testament originates just from this moment.
From February 20 to February 26 - Cheese Week or Shrovetide. This holiday also has pagan roots. Our ancestors worshiped the god of the Sun, and this celebration was invented in order to appease a powerful deity. The end of Oil Week marks the beginning of Lent. Therefore, all seven days the people have fun, eat a variety of dishes, perform rituals.
February 26 - Forgiveness Sunday. This bright day ends the week of festivities that are supposed to be held on Maslenitsa. The holiday was introduced so that a person could be as clean as possible before Lent, be deprived of all bad thoughts and ask for forgiveness from everyone he offended.
One-day and multi-day church fasts in February 2017
In addition to the upcoming holidays, both church and official state, there are also posts that are recommended to be followed. So February 27, 2017 begins the longest and most strict post in modern Orthodox Church. Those who have never fasted and wish to start adhering to the rules already in 2017 should know some of the rules of Great Lent:
- these days it is not recommended to hold various entertainment events
- baptize children
- gluttony
- indulge in bad and evil feelings
Throughout the fast, it is necessary to pray, ask for forgiveness from the Lord and repent of all sins committed.
At the same time, February is also rich in one-day posts - February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 and 17.
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In the last winter month, when the frosts become even stronger, more than ever you want to relax and gain strength. Despite the fact that February is the shortest month of the year, the working days are unbearably long, and it seems endless. To reduce the load and make the expectation of spring enjoyable, you need a good eventful rest. How are we relaxing in February? Naturally, we enjoy winter, because very soon we will say goodbye to snow, skis and snowmen. Therefore, we look at what weekends February gives us and go skiing in the fresh air.
Holidays in February 2016th year.
Non-working days of this month are: 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28 February.
Working days in February 2016.
Working days fall on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 29.
Holidays in February do not please us with their number, but days off are quite enough for a good rest. So, how much rest in February? The official holiday is February 23rd, so the public holidays in February 2015 fall on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Holidays in February 2016
February 6 - Bartender's Day.
February 8 - Science Day (Russian).
February 9 - Dentist's Day.
February 10 - Memorial Day of the poet A. S. Pushkin.
February 14 - Valentine's Day (St. Valentine's Day).
February 15 - Meeting of the Lord.
February 18 - Day of the police (transport).
February 21 - Native Language Day.
February 23 - Day of Defenders of the Fatherland.
So we found the answer to the question "how many days off in February 2016"? But do you know why February is the shortest month of the year?
February is the shortest month of the Gregorian calendar, and that is what we live by.
This calendar came to our countries from the Romans, who considered March 1 to be the beginning of the year. In the month of February, the Romans repented of all their sins, and also commemorated those relatives and friends who died. The Romans did not like this month very much. He was too gloomy. In those days, there were either 29 or 31 days in a month, and the length of each of them could be changed for a bribe.
With the advent of Julius Caesar, everything changed. The year began to equal 365.25 days. All even months included 30 days, respectively, not even ones consisted of 31 days, and only February was 29 days long, and once every 4 years, it was 30 days.
After Caesar died, one of the months was named after him. It's July. The next summer month - August, was named after O. Augustus, moreover, so that the last summer month had the same number days with the previous month (August / July), one day was added to it, taking it from February. From that very period, February consists of 28 days, and only once every 4 years this figure increases to 29.
How do we relax on February 23, 2017, is it a day off or a work day? There is very little time left before the celebration of Defender of the Fatherland Day, so for many Russians, the question of how many days off the holiday fell this time is important.
February 23 - the main men's holiday. In addition, February 23 is celebrated at the state level and is an official public holiday. 08/04/16 Dmitry Medvedev approved the resolution on the postponement of holidays and weekends in 2017.
According to this decree, on February 23, Defender of the Fatherland Day, the country will rest for four days.
How we relax in February 2017 - February 23, 2017 is a day off or a working day
February 23 (Thursday) is an official holiday in the Russian Federation, non-working.
February 24 (Friday) is a day off in the Russian Federation, the holiday is postponed from January 1 (Sunday), 2017.
February 25 and 26 (Saturday and Sunday) are calendar days off in Russia.
Such a conclusion can be drawn on the basis provided by the Ministry of Labor of Russia dated June 7, 2016.
Why are we on February 23 we rest for four days? Many holidays in 2017 coincide with official holidays falling on Saturday or Sunday. And according to the legislation of Russia, such coincidences are converted into transfers of holiday dates to another more convenient working day. It is this trend that can be traced when forming the calendar of weekends and holidays for February 2017: there was a transfer from Sunday, January 1 to February 24, 2017. That is why all Russians will be able to enjoy a well-deserved February rest.
It should also be noted that February 22 (Wednesday) in Russia is a pre-holiday working day. The working day is reduced by one hour.
On the memorable day of February 23, each of the citizens should remember the hard-hit heroes of the country, honor their memory. All living and healthy workers of the military industry and former employees must be congratulated and thanked. Heavy and monotonous workdays do not always leave room for good deeds. Therefore, it is extremely important to know in advance how many days we have a rest and how to properly organize this short, but such an important vacation. The month of February has 20 working days and 9 days off. At the beginning of the year, it is important to start your business on a positive note, although it can be difficult to delve into work at such a time. According to the project "On the postponement of holidays in 2017", some holidays and weekends will be postponed.
So, Wednesday February 22 will be working. And then there will be four days off in a row:
- Thursday 23 - public holiday
- Friday 24 - day off, postponed from January 1, 2017
- 25 Saturday - legal holiday
- 26 Sunday - legal holiday
Such news cannot but rejoice. Agree, having 4 days off in a row, it is easier to organize and spend a decent vacation.
How we relax on February 23, 2017: familiar traditions
Until recently, the question of whether February 23 is a day off or not worried every adult. Today we gave an exhaustive answer to it. It's time to find out how it is customary to spend holidays on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Given the symbolism of 2017 (the fiery red Rooster), it is better to organize the holiday in an active and provocative spirit. For example, for relatives related to the date, you can arrange a small party with congratulations and gifts. Often such days are spent outside the city in the company of family or friends. A good option that will surely appeal to any defender of the fatherland is hunting or fishing.
In fact, any positive idea that brought attention and honor to the heroes of the occasion is considered successful! Having learned in advance how we are resting on February 23, 2017, you will certainly have time to organize your leisure time in the best possible way.
