When is Trade Day celebrated in Russia?

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Every seller is interested in the question "When is Trade Day?" On May 8, 2013, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin issued a decree stating the following: “Trade Day is a professional holiday. In 2014, appoint him on the last Saturday in July".

History of a professional holiday

Purchase and sale is a very important aspect of the economy. Several thousand years before our era, people worshiped and prayed to the gods of trade, asked to grant success in trade affairs and transactions. When Trade Day was celebrated in the Soviet Union, it was given the same time as it is now - the fourth Saturday of July. This was the case from 1966 to 1988. A little later, on the first of November 1988, the professional holiday of sellers was moved from the last Saturday of July to the penultimate Sunday of March. It turned out an unusual situation - as they used to celebrate the holiday in the summer, they continued it. But, according to the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, the Trade Worker's Day was also celebrated in March.

Heavy and responsiblelabor

In the Middle Ages, only men were engaged in buying and selling, but in the modern world this industry is considered feminine. Imagine what would happen if there were no sellers? A trade worker is a very hard and responsible job. Many shops in our country open at eight in the morning and close at ten in the evening. In addition, there is also liability. If the goods are damaged or, as a result of the audit, there is a shortage, then the seller has to pay. Trade Day in Russia is dedicated to these specialists, their daily work and diligence.

World Trade Day - what date is it?

There is World Fair Trade Day - it's the second Saturday in May. This month is considered the period of fair trade. The essence of the holiday is that the World Fair Trade organization defends international rules and trade policy. The main focus is on the production of trade items. The main requirement: that all goods be made without the use of child and slave labor.

Two holidays

In fact, there are 2 trade holidays in our country - in March and July. The fact is that people celebrate the old fashioned way. Very often professional "Salesman's Day" is celebrated on the penultimate Sunday of July. But still, most workers celebrate it right at the workplace. Employers do not consider it necessary to arrange a day off. But some still go out as a team to nature or go to a restaurant.

How to celebrate?

When Trade Day is celebrated in the summer, it is most important for the whole team to go out into the countryside. If the store is still open on this holiday, then you can celebrate on the next weekend. You can also celebrate after a hard day, for example, going to a restaurant. You can come up with a scenario for this professional celebration on your own. In some stores, when Trade Day is celebrated, the authorities give everyone a day off and celebrate together with the staff. Many managers of large retail outlets even give gifts or bonuses to employees.