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Ukraine Calendar 2026: Public Holidays and Long Weekends

Ukraine has 11 public holidays in 2026, per Ukrainian Public Holidays 2026 (державні та святкові дні, Labour Code Art. 73). The longest long weekend lasts 3 days on 1–3 May 2026.

11 Public Holidays
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January

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  • 1New Year's Day
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No holidays this month.

March

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  • 8International Women's Day
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  • 12Easter (Pascha)
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  • 1Labour Day
  • 8Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism
  • 31Trinity Sunday (Pentecost)
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  • 28Constitution Day
July

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  • 15Ukrainian Statehood Day
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  • 24Independence Day
September

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No holidays this month.

October

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  • 1Day of Defenders of Ukraine
November

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No holidays this month.

December

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  • 25Christmas Day

Long Weekends in Ukraine, 2026

Ukraine has 8 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 3 days on 1–3 May 2026, covering Labour Day. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.

7–8 March 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
  • Sat7Saturday
  • Sun8International Women's DayHoliday
11–12 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
  • Sat11Saturday
  • Sun12Easter (Pascha)Holiday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Fri1Labour DayHoliday
  • Sat2Saturday
  • Sun3SundayHoliday
8–10 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Fri8Day of Remembrance and Victory over NazismHoliday
  • Sat9Saturday
  • Sun10SundayHoliday
30–31 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
  • Sat30Saturday
  • Sun31Trinity Sunday (Pentecost)Holiday
27–28 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
  • Sat27Saturday
  • Sun28Constitution DayHoliday
22–24 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat22Saturday
  • Sun23SundayHoliday
  • Mon24Independence DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
  • Sat26Saturday
  • Sun27SundayHoliday

Ukraine Public Holidays in 2026

Throughout 2026, Ukraine has 11 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).

Public Holidays in Ukraine, 2026.
DateDayHolidayType
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayHoliday
8 March 2026SundayInternational Women's DayHoliday
12 April 2026SundayEaster (Pascha)Holiday
1 May 2026FridayLabour DayHoliday
8 May 2026FridayDay of Remembrance and Victory over NazismHoliday
31 May 2026SundayTrinity Sunday (Pentecost)Holiday
28 June 2026SundayConstitution DayHoliday
15 July 2026WednesdayUkrainian Statehood DayHoliday
24 August 2026MondayIndependence DayHoliday
1 October 2026ThursdayDay of Defenders of UkraineHoliday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayHoliday

Official source: Ukrainian Public Holidays 2026 (державні та святкові дні, Labour Code Art. 73) (Statutory holidays reflecting the 2023 calendar reform: Christmas is now observed on 25 December (Gregorian), Victory over Nazism Day on 8 May, Statehood Day on 15 July, and Defenders Day on 1 October. Easter and Trinity follow the Orthodox paschalion (Easter 12 April 2026; Trinity 31 May 2026). Under martial law, the carrying-over of holidays falling on weekends and paid days off may be suspended.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Statutory holidays reflecting the 2023 calendar reform: Christmas on 25 December, Victory over Nazism Day on 8 May, Statehood Day on 15 July. Easter and Trinity follow the Orthodox paschalion. Under martial law, paid days off may be suspended.

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Seasons in Ukraine

Ukraine is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons.

Current season in Ukraine

Spring

March – May

Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.

Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 Jun

Summer

June – August

The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 Sep

Autumn

September – November

Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.

Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 Dec

Winter

December – February

The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 Mar

Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Ukraine have in 2026?

Ukraine has 11 public holidays in 2026, per Ukrainian Public Holidays 2026 (державні та святкові дні, Labour Code Art. 73).

How many long weekends are there in Ukraine in 2026?

There are 8 long-weekend periods in Ukraine in 2026. The longest lasts 3 days on 1-3 May 2026, covering Labour Day.

What is the official source for the 2026 Ukraine holiday calendar?

The official source is Ukrainian Public Holidays 2026 (державні та святкові дні, Labour Code Art. 73) (Statutory holidays reflecting the 2023 calendar reform: Christmas is now observed on 25 December (Gregorian), Victory over Nazism Day on 8 May, Statehood Day on 15 July, and Defenders Day on 1 October. Easter and Trinity follow the Orthodox paschalion (Easter 12 April 2026; Trinity 31 May 2026). Under martial law, the carrying-over of holidays falling on weekends and paid days off may be suspended).

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