Public Holidays in Ukraine
Ukraine observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Ukraine
- Independence DayMonday, August 24, 2026
- Defenders of Ukraine DayThursday, October 1, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- New YearFriday, January 1, 2027
- New YearSaturday, January 2, 2027
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year | Public |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 9 | Monday | International Women's Day (day off in lieu) | Public |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter (substitute day) | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory Day | Public |
| May 11 | Monday | Victory Day (substitute day) | Public |
| May 31 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Pentecost (substitute day) | Public |
| Jun 28 | Sunday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Constitution Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Jul 15 | Wednesday | Statehood Day | Public |
| Aug 24 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Defenders of Ukraine Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026