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Day off (time off in lieu): what it is

A day free from work agreed with the employer: for working on a weekend, for overtime, for donating blood or unpaid. The Labour Code does not use this word, but the option itself exists.

In Russian: Отгул·Otgul

Work and salary Checked by the editorial team Checked: September 2026
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Key rules

Russia

The grounds are Art. 153 of the Labour Code (a day of rest for working on a day off), Art. 152 (for overtime), Art. 186 (for blood donors) and Art. 128 (unpaid leave). It is arranged on the employee’s application.

Sources: Labour Code of the Russian Federation («Трудовой кодекс РФ»), ConsultantPlus

This information is for reference only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Prepared by our editorial team, last checked: September 2026. Found an error? Write to us.

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