Ukraine Public Holidays 2026
Ukraine has 17 national public holidays in 2026, starting with Новий Рік on January 1, 2026 and ending with Різдво Христове on December 25, 2026. Around 5 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Новий Рік | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Новий Рік | January 2, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Міжнародний жіночий день | March 8, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Міжнародний жіночий день | March 9, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Великдень | April 12, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Великдень (замінити день) | April 13, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| День міжнародної солідарності трудящих | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| День перемоги над нацизмом у Другій світовій війні | May 9, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| День перемоги над нацизмом у Другій світовій війні (замінити день) | May 11, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Трійця | May 31, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Трійця (замінити день) | June 1, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| День Конституції | June 28, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| День Конституції (замінити день) | June 29, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| День Української Державності | July 15, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| День Незалежності | August 24, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| День захисників і захисниць України | October 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Різдво Христове | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around May (4 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every Ukraine public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Ukraine.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ukraine have in 2026?
Ukraine has 17 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Новий Рік on January 1, 2026 and the last is Різдво Христове on December 25, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Ukraine?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Новий Рік, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Ukraine?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is Різдво Христове on December 25, 2026, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for Ukraine?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Ukraine are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Ukraine
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Ukraine public holiday calendar across years: