When is Trade Day celebrated in Russia?

Each seller is interested in the question "When is Trade Day?" On May 8, 2013, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree saying: "The Day of Trade is a professional holiday. In 2014, he will be appointed on the last Saturday in July. "

History of the professional holiday

Buying and selling is a very important aspect of the economy. For several thousand years before our time people worshiped and prayed to the gods of trade, they asked to bestow success in trading matters and transactions. When the Day of Trade was celebrated in the Soviet Union, he was given the same time as now - the fourth Saturday of July. So it was from 1966 to 1988. A little later, on November 1, 1988, the professional holiday of sellers was postponed from the last Saturday of July to the penultimate Sunday in March. It turned out an unusual situation - as a holiday used to celebrate in the summer, and continued. But, according to the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, the Day of the Trade Worker was celebrated in March.

Heavy and Responsible Labor

In the Middle Ages, only men were engaged in buying and selling, but in the modern world this industry is considered to be female. Imagine what would have happened if there were no sellers? A trade worker is a very hard and responsible job. Many shops in our country open at eight o'clock in the morning and close at ten in the evening. In addition, there is material responsibility. If the goods are spoiled or the shortage appears after the audit, then the seller has to pay. The Day of Trade in Russia is dedicated to these specialists, their daily work and diligence.

World Trade Day - what number is it celebrated?

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

Two Feasts

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

How to celebrate?

When the day of trade is celebrated in the summer, it is most urgent for the whole team to go out into the countryside. If this holiday still works, then you can celebrate the next weekend. It is possible and after a hard day to celebrate, for example, a hike in a restaurant. The scenario of this professional celebration can be thought up independently. In some stores, when the Day of Trade is celebrated, the authorities give everyone a day off and notes with the team. Many managers of large outlets even give gifts or bonuses to employees.