Please refer to the following guide for important information to be considered when applying for a Russian Visa. This information is posted as closure date reference for the Russian Consulate and is specific for the year 2004. Please consult your calendar, as the days the holidays fall on will vary in the future annually. The Russian Consulate will be closed on the 19 dates listed as well as weekends.
| Holiday | Day Date | Country |
| New Year's Day | January 1 | US, Russia |
| Orthodox Christmas | January 7 | Russia |
| M. L. King's Day | January 19 | US |
| President's Day | February 16 | US |
| International Women's Day | March 8 | Russia |
| Orthodox Easter | April 11* | Russia |
| Orthodox Easter | April 12* | Russia |
| Spring and Labor Holiday | May 1-2* | Russia |
| Victory Day | May 9* | Russia |
| Memorial Day | May 31 | US |
| Independence Day | June 12 | Russia |
| Independence Day | July 4* | US |
| Day of the State Flag | August 22* | Russia |
| Labor Day | September 6 | US |
| Columbus Day | October 11 | US |
| Veteran's Day | November 11 | US |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 25 | US |
| Christmas | December 24 | US |
| Christmas | December 25 | US |
* - Some holidays falls on a non-workdays - Saturday or Sunday - in this case the holiday will probably be observed on Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday) and on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday).The Russian Cabinet of Ministers may make additional changes in the holiday scheduling during the year that could effect the delevery time of a Russian Visa for entry.