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Russia Embassy and Consulates in North Macedonia
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Russia Embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia
Pirinska 44, Skopje 1000, Macedonia
Phone: +389 2 311 7160
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 30 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Bitola, North Macedonia
Shirok Sokak 154/15, Bitola 7000, Macedonia
Phone: +389 47 292 250
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 30 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Macedonian and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 12 hours |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| International Romani Day (for Romani community) | Wednesday, April 08 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Good Friday (Orthodox) | Friday, April 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Easter Saturday (Orthodox) | Saturday, April 11 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Sunday, April 12 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Monday, April 13 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in North Macedonia?
Russia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in North Macedonia including Skopje and Bitola.
2 - Do Macedonian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Citizens of North Macedonia (holders of regular passports) can travel to Russia for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Russian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in North Macedonia?
The Russian representative offices in North Macedonia will be closed in observance of the following Macedonian and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (MK) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (5 days, 18 hours)
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Time in Russia vs North Macedonia
Moscow, Russia time is 2:00 hours ahead of Skopje, North Macedonia
Skopje, North Macedonia
05:30AMMonday, March 23, 2026
Moscow, Russia
07:30AMMonday, March 23, 2026