Ukraine Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day (Suspended)
New Year's Day is annually celebrated as a day off work in the Ukraine on January 1, marking the start of the New Year.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is annually celebrated as a day off work in the Ukraine on January 1, marking the start of the New Year.
Day off for New Year's Day
New Year's Day is annually celebrated as a day off work in the Ukraine on January 1, marking the start of the New Year.
Epiphany
Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus' baptism.
Orthodox Christmas Day
Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ's birth, according to the Christian Bible.
Orthodox Christmas Day (Suspended)
Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ's birth, according to the Christian Bible.
Orthodox New Year
The Orthodox New Year, also known as the Old New Year, is observed on January 14 in Ukraine.
February
March
International Women's Day (Suspended)
International Women's Day is a public holiday in Ukraine, celebrated on or around March 8 each year.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a public holiday in Ukraine, celebrated on or around March 8 each year.
Day off for International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a public holiday in Ukraine, celebrated on or around March 8 each year.
International Women's Day (Suspended) Observed
International Women's Day is a public holiday in Ukraine, celebrated on or around March 8 each year.
Ramadan Bayram
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
May
Labor Day (Suspended)
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day
Labor Day is a public holiday across the Ukraine, celebrated on or around May 1 each year.
Orthodox Easter Day (Suspended)
Easter is both a religious and a national holiday in Ukraine. The Easter date is based on the Orthodox Christian church's calendar.
Orthodox Easter Day
Easter is both a religious and a national holiday in Ukraine. The Easter date is based on the Orthodox Christian church's calendar.
Labor Day (Suspended) Observed
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for Labor Day
Labor Day is a public holiday across the Ukraine, celebrated on or around May 1 each year.
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Victory Day (Suspended)
Victory Day in Ukraine is celebrated as a public holiday on May 8 to commemorate the defeat of the Nazis in the Second World War.
Europe Day
Europe Day is observed in Ukraine on the third weekend in May.
Victory Day
Victory Day in Ukraine is celebrated as a public holiday on May 8 to commemorate the defeat of the Nazis in the Second World War.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day is observed in Ukraine on the second Sunday in May each year.
Victory Day (Suspended) Observed
Victory Day in Ukraine is celebrated as a public holiday on May 8 to commemorate the defeat of the Nazis in the Second World War.
Day off for Victory Day
Victory Day in Ukraine is celebrated as a public holiday on May 8 to commemorate the defeat of the Nazis in the Second World War.
Family Day
Family Day is an observance celebrated in Ukraine on July 8 each year.
Qurban Bayram
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Kyiv Day
Kyiv Day is observed in Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv (also known as Kiev), on the last weekend in May.
Orthodox Pentecost (Suspended)
Holy Trinity Day, or Triytsya in Ukrainian, is celebrated widely in Ukraine and is a day off work for Ukrainians.
June
Journalists' Day
Journalists' Day is a observance in Ukraine
Orthodox Pentecost
Holy Trinity Day, or Triytsya in Ukrainian, is celebrated widely in Ukraine and is a day off work for Ukrainians.
Father's Day
Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Orthodox Pentecost Holiday
Orthodox Pentecost Holiday is a national holiday and Orthodox holiday in Ukraine
Day of Mourning and Commemoration of War Victims
Day of Mourning and Commemoration of War Victims is a observance in Ukraine
Constitution Day (Suspended)
Ukraine's Constitution Day is a public holiday on June 28 to celebrate the country's constitution.
Constitution Day
Ukraine's Constitution Day is a public holiday on June 28 to celebrate the country's constitution.
Constitution Day (Suspended) Observed
Ukraine's Constitution Day is a public holiday on June 28 to celebrate the country's constitution.
Day off for Constitution Day
Ukraine's Constitution Day is a public holiday on June 28 to celebrate the country's constitution.
July
Navy Day
Navy Day is a national Ukrainian observance that is celebrated on the last Sunday in July each year.
Kupala Night
Kupala Night is celebrated in Ukraine on July 7 each year.
Ukrainian Statehood Day
Ukrainian Statehood Day is a suspended national holiday in Ukraine
Baptism of Kyivan Rus
Baptism of Kyivan Rus is a observance in Ukraine
August
Extra Working Day
Extra Working Day is a working day on weekend in Ukraine
Public Holiday for Independence Day
Public Holiday for Independence Day is a national holiday in Ukraine
Independence Day (Suspended)
Ukraine's Independence Day is annually celebrated on August 24 to mark the anniversary of the country's declaration of independence in 1991.
Independence Day
Ukraine's Independence Day is annually celebrated on August 24 to mark the anniversary of the country's declaration of independence in 1991.
Independence Day (Suspended) Observed
Ukraine's Independence Day is annually celebrated on August 24 to mark the anniversary of the country's declaration of independence in 1991.
October
Day of Defenders and Defenders of Ukraine (Suspended)
Day of Defenders and Defenders of Ukraine is a national Ukrainian holiday that celebrates local heroes and supports nationalism.
Day of Defenders and Defenders of Ukraine
Day of Defenders and Defenders of Ukraine is a national Ukrainian holiday that celebrates local heroes and supports nationalism.
Day of Liberation of Ukraine from Fascist Invaders
Day of Liberation of Ukraine from Fascist Invaders is a observance in Ukraine
November
Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day
Many Ukrainians celebrate Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day on the third Sunday in May.
Children's Day
Children's Day is a observance in Ukraine
Dignity and Freedom Day
Dignity and Freedom Day is a national Ukrainian holiday that celebrates the country's dignity and freedom.
December
Army Day
Army Day in Ukraine is a special annual observance dedicated to the nation's armed forces on December 6.
St. Nicholas Day
St. Nicholas Day is a observance and Orthodox holiday in Ukraine
Christmas Day
Catholic Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Catholic Christmas Day (Suspended)
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day Observed
Day off for Catholic Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.