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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 7 hours 35 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 7 hours 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | Sunday, August 02 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Republic Day | Monday, August 03 | 1 month |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Feast of the Assumption of Mary (Orthodox) | Friday, August 28 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Day of Knowledge | Tuesday, September 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 08 | 2 months |
| Fathers' Day | Sunday, September 13 | 2 months, 1 week |
| First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community) | Monday, September 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| International Bosniaks' Day (for Bosniak community) | Monday, September 28 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of People’s Uprising | Sunday, October 11 | 3 months, 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:
- Republic Day (MK) Sun, Aug 02, 2026 (4 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Russia vs North Macedonia
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Skopje, North Macedonia
Skopje, North Macedonia
01:25AMThursday, July 02, 2026
Moscow, Russia
02:25AMThursday, July 02, 2026