Ukraine public holidays 2026
In 2026, Ukraine has 17 public holidays – 12 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Ukraine 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Thursday | New Year |
| 01/02/2026 | Friday | New Year |
| 03/08/2026 | Sunday | International Women's DayInternational day for women’s rights and gender equality. |
| 03/09/2026 | Monday | International Women's DayInternational day for women’s rights and gender equality. |
| 04/12/2026 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter |
| 04/13/2026 | Monday | Orthodox Easter (substitute day) |
| 05/01/2026 | Friday | Labour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement. |
| 05/09/2026 | Saturday | Victory Day |
| 05/11/2026 | Monday | Victory Day (substitute day) |
| 05/31/2026 | Sunday | PentecostThe descent of the Holy Spirit, 49 days after Easter. |
| 06/01/2026 | Monday | Pentecost (substitute day) |
| 06/28/2026 | Sunday | Constitution Day |
| 06/29/2026 | Monday | Constitution Day (substitute day) |
| 07/15/2026 | Wednesday | Statehood Day |
| 08/24/2026 | Monday | Independence DayThe country’s Independence Day. |
| 10/01/2026 | Thursday | Defenders of Ukraine Day |
| 12/25/2026 | Friday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Ukraine in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07 – 03/15/2026 | International Women's Day | 4 | 9 |
| 04/11 – 04/19/2026 | Orthodox Easter (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
| 04/25 – 05/03/2026 | Labour Day | 4 | 9 |
| 05/09 – 05/17/2026 | Victory Day (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
| 05/30 – 06/07/2026 | Pentecost (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
| 06/27 – 07/05/2026 | Constitution Day (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
| 07/11 – 07/15/2026 | Statehood Day | 2 | 5 |
| 08/22 – 08/30/2026 | Independence Day | 4 | 9 |
| 10/01 – 10/04/2026 | Defenders of Ukraine Day | 1 | 4 |
| 12/19 – 12/27/2026 | Christmas Day | 4 | 9 |
Ukraine 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 17
- on weekdays
- 12
- on weekends
- 5
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 12
- Working days (Ukraine)
- 249
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ukraine have in 2026?
Ukraine has 17 public holidays in 2026. 12 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Ukraine?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Ukraine is New Year on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Ukraine in 2026?
We found 10 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is October 1, 2026 – October 4, 2026.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?
In 2026, 12 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 12 in 2025.