Destination
Highlights
Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.
Quick Reference
Time zone
UTC/GMT +4 hours
Language(s) spoken
Russian, English
Electrical system
Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Adapters are available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Monday to Sunday
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
In the summer, shops stay open until 10:00 pm.
Working hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Seasonal highlights
December – January
- Christmas Market in Ostrovskogo Square
May
- Celebration of the city's birthday
May – July
- Stars of White Nights Festival
June
- International Economic Forum
December
- Arts Square Music Festival
Throughout the year
- A variety of theatre premieres, exhibitions and festivals.
Public Holidays
| Christmas and New Year's Holidays | January 1–10, 2013 | |
| Defender of the Fatherland Day | February 23, 2013 | |
| International Women's Day | March 8, 2013 | |
| Spring and Labour Day | May 1, 2013 | |
| Victory Day | May 9, 2013 | |
| Russia Day | June 12, 2013 | |
| Unity Day | November 4, 2013 |
