Public holidays in Ukraine, 2026
13 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Ukraine drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year | Thursday |
| 2 January | New Year | Friday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 9 March | International Women's Day | Monday |
| 12 April | Orthodox Easter | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 9 May | Victory Day | Saturday |
| 31 May | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 28 June | Constitution Day | Sunday |
| 15 July | Statehood Day | Wednesday |
| 24 August | Independence Day | Monday |
| 1 October | Defenders of Ukraine Day | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Ukraine have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Ukraine?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.