Holidays in Ukraine in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Ukraine in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Ukraine.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Ukraine January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Ukraine January 7 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Orthodox New Year | Ukraine January 14 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Ukrainian Unity Day | Ukraine January 22 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Tatiana Day | Ukraine January 25 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Valentine's Day | Ukraine February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| International Women's Day | Ukraine March 8 2026, Sunday |
National |
| International Women's Day | Ukraine March 9 2026, Monday |
National |
| March Equinox | Ukraine March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Ukraine March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| April Fools | Ukraine April 1 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Orthodox Easter Day | Ukraine April 12 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Orthodox Easter Day holiday | Ukraine April 13 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labor Day | Ukraine May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Victory Day / Memorial Day | Ukraine May 9 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Ukraine May 10 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Victory Day / Memorial Day | Ukraine May 11 2026, Monday |
National |
| Europe Day | Ukraine May 16 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Orthodox Pentecost | Ukraine May 31 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Kiev Day | Ukraine May 31 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Orthodox Pentecost holiday | Ukraine June 1 2026, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | Ukraine June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Constitution Day | Ukraine June 28 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Constitution Day | Ukraine June 29 2026, Monday |
National |
| Navy Day | Ukraine July 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Kupala Night | Ukraine July 7 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Family Day | Ukraine July 8 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Baptism of Kyivan Rus | Ukraine July 28 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Independence Day | Ukraine August 24 2026, Monday |
National |
| September Equinox | Ukraine September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Teacher's Day | Ukraine October 4 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Defenders' Day | Ukraine October 14 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Ukraine October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day | Ukraine November 9 2026, Monday |
Observance |
| Dignity and Freedom Day | Ukraine November 21 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Army Day | Ukraine December 6 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| St. Nicholas Day | Ukraine December 19 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | Ukraine December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Catholic Christmas Day | Ukraine December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
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