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Public Holidays in Ukraine — 2026
Ukraine observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Новий Рік | Nationwide |
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day | Міжнародний жіночий день | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Великдень | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | International Workers' Day | День праці | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | Victory day over Nazism in World War II | День перемоги над нацизмом у Другій світовій війні | Nationwide |
| Sunday, May 31, 2026 | Pentecost | Трійця | Nationwide |
| Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Constitution Day | День Конституції | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Statehood Day | День Української Державності | Nationwide |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Independence Day | День Незалежності | Nationwide |
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | Defender of Ukraine Day | День захисників і захисниць України | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Різдво Христове | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 20 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, March 8, 2027 | International Women's Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | International Workers' Day |
| Sunday, May 2, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Victory day over Nazism in World War II |
| Sunday, June 20, 2027 | Pentecost |
| Monday, June 28, 2027 | Constitution Day |
| Thursday, July 15, 2027 | Statehood Day |
| Tuesday, August 24, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Friday, October 1, 2027 | Defender of Ukraine Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.