Ukraine Public Holidays
Ukraine's public holidays are set out in the Labour Code and combine state anniversaries with religious observances. Following the recent move to the Revised Julian calendar, several dates were changed, and the significance of the calendar has shifted during the war.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Ukrainian Statehood Day
15 July 2026 (Wednesday), in 12 days
Upcoming public holidays
- Ukrainian Statehood Day15 July 2026 (Wednesday)
- Independence Day (Suspended)24 August 2026 (Monday)
- Day of Defenders and Defenders of Ukraine (Suspended)1 October 2026 (Thursday)
- Christmas Day25 December 2026 (Friday)
- New Year's Day (Suspended)1 January 2027 (Friday)
- International Women's Day (Suspended)8 March 2027 (Monday)
The holidays that matter most in Ukraine
Independence Day
Independence Day on 24 August marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Ukrainian Statehood Day
Ukrainian Statehood Day is observed on 15 July, having been moved from 28 July, and commemorates the historical statehood of Kievan Rus.
Day of Defenders of Ukraine
The Day of Defenders of Ukraine honours members of the armed forces and was moved to 1 October from its former date of 14 October.
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How public holidays work in Ukraine
Under the martial law imposed after the full-scale invasion in 2022, public holidays do not confer non-working days, and the usual rules on days off are suspended. Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Ukraine treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ukraine have?
Ukraine has 13 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in Ukraine?
The next holiday is Ukrainian Statehood Day on 15 July 2026 (Wednesday).
Can I add Ukraine holidays to my calendar?
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