Ukraine Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Ukraine for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day (Suspended)
Public holiday
Tue 6
Epiphany
Observance
Wed 14
Orthodox New Year
Observance
February
Sat 14
Valentine's Day
Observance
March
Sun 8
International Women's Day (Suspended)
Public holiday
Mon 9
International Women's Day (Suspended) observed
Public holiday
Sun 29
Daylight Saving Time starts
Observance
April
Wed 1
April Fools
Observance
Sun 12
Orthodox Easter Day (Suspended)
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
Labor Day (Suspended)
Public holiday
Fri 8
Victory Day (Suspended)
Public holiday
Sat 9
Europe Day
Observance
Sun 10
Mother's Day
Observance
Fri 15
Family Day
Observance
Sun 31
Orthodox Pentecost (Suspended)
Public holiday
Sun 31
Kyiv Day
Observance
June
Mon 1
Children's Day
Observance
Sat 6
Journalists' Day
Observance
Sun 21
Fathers' Day
Observance
Mon 22
Day of Mourning and Commemoration of War Victims
Observance
Sun 28
Constitution Day (Suspended)
Public holiday
Mon 29
Constitution Day (Suspended) observed
Public holiday
July
Sun 5
Navy Day
Observance
Mon 6
Kupala Night
Observance
Wed 15
Ukrainian Statehood Day
Public holiday
Tue 28
Baptism of Kyivan Rus
Observance
August
Mon 24
Independence Day (Suspended)
Public holiday
October
Thu 1
Day of Defenders and Defenders of Ukraine (Suspended)
Public holiday
Sun 25
Daylight Saving Time ends
Observance
Wed 28
Day of Liberation of Ukraine from Fascist Invaders
Observance
November
Mon 9
Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day
Observance
Sat 21
Dignity and Freedom Day
Observance
December
Sun 6
St. Nicholas Day
Observance
Sun 6
Army Day
Observance
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday