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November 2026 holidays in Russia: one day off on 4 November, the short day and pay rules

The November 2026 holidays in Russia come down to one day off, Wednesday 4 November, with a shortened Tuesday before it. Here are the decree, the hour norms, the leave arithmetic, holiday pay and Tatarstan’s extra day.

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November 2026 holidays in Russia: one day off on 4 November, the short day and pay rules

The November 2026 holidays in Russia come down to one day off, Wednesday 4 November, with a shortened Tuesday before it. Here are the decree, the hour norms, the leave arithmetic, holiday pay and Tatarstan’s extra day.

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Annual leave in Russia 2027: which dates stretch your days off and what the rules say

The government has fixed the 2027 days off. Here is how to line up annual leave in Russia 2027 with the holidays, which Labour Code rules apply and how holiday pay is worked out.

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Russia New Year holidays 2027: eleven days off, the decree behind them and the pay rules

Russia New Year holidays 2027 run for eleven days, from 31 December 2026 to 10 January 2027. Here is the decree behind the dates, why 30 December is a full working day, how holiday work is paid and what is still to be announced.

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Which trails are closed at Kīlauea in October 2026?

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park ordered closures of Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and part of Byron Ledge on 7 October. Visitors need route-specific, current information.

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When do St. Louis–Iceland flights start in 2027?

Icelandair’s St. Louis route was announced on 7 October for summer 2027. The seasonal plan and Southwest partnership are not flights already operating.

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LOT Warsaw–Bangkok: what is the 2026 flight schedule?

TAT reports LOT flight LO65 arriving in Bangkok on 8 October. The service has started, but the authority and airline publish different winter-frequency plans.

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What did Ali propose at SOTIC 2026 in Guyana?

At SOTIC’s 7 October opening in Georgetown, Irfaan Ali called for stronger tourism investment and transport links. The remarks are proposals, not new routes.

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When is Phuket Vegetarian Festival in 2026? Dates and traditions

TAT confirms 10–18 October for Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival. A separate government notice places the opening ceremony on 9 October, explaining the wider dates in some listings.

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Can I keep my number with a travel eSIM in 2026?

A travel data plan does not automatically replace your home number. Check device support, unlocking, voice service and line settings before leaving.

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Night train in 2026: should I book a seat or a bed?

A sleeping place is not always a private compartment, and a sleeper is not always an en-suite room. Check the accommodation and sharing terms before booking.

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Self-transfer flights: do I need to collect my baggage?

The same two flights can create different responsibilities. Check the booking contract, baggage route and disruption support before relying on a short connection.

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October 2026 night sky: Saturn, the Orionids and the Pleiades

Plan October observing with Saturn after opposition, the Orionid peak on 21–22 October and the Moon near the Pleiades. Timing and local conditions matter.

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