Ukraine Public Holidays 2027
Reference dates listed in Article 73 of Ukraine's Labour Code for 2027. Wartime legislation may suspend the usual non-working-day rules, so confirm employment schedules locally.
Ukraine Holiday Reference Dates 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | — |
| Mar 8 | Monday | International Women's Day | — |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | International Workers' Day |
| May 2 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Movable religious observance |
| May 8 | Saturday | Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism | Commemorates victory in World War II |
| Jun 20 | Sunday | Trinity Sunday | Movable religious observance |
| Jun 28 | Monday | Constitution Day | Adoption of Constitution in 1996 |
| Jul 15 | Thursday | Ukrainian Statehood Day | National observance |
| Aug 24 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Independence from USSR, 1991 |
| Oct 1 | Friday | Defenders of Ukraine Day | Current statutory date |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Christmas of Christ |
These are legal reference dates, not a promise that workplaces will close. Legal status checked: 2026-07-18.
About Ukraine Public Holidays
Ukraine's Labour Code lists civil and religious holiday dates, including Easter Sunday, Trinity Sunday, Independence Day on August 24, Defenders of Ukraine Day on October 1, and Christmas on December 25. This page applies those current statutory reference dates to the 2027 calendar.
The distinction between a listed holiday and an actual day off is important. Special legislation during martial law can suspend the ordinary Article 73 non-working-day rules. For that reason, this calendar does not add substitute Mondays or describe every listed date as a guaranteed closure. Travellers and employees should verify the rules in force closer to the date.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This calendar shows 11 civil and religious reference dates from the current Article 73 framework, including Easter Sunday and Trinity Sunday. They should not be read as 11 guaranteed paid days off while special wartime labour rules apply.
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Ukraine's Independence Day falls on August 24, 2027 — a Tuesday. It marks the declaration of independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991, and is one of the most significant national holidays in the country.
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Not necessarily. During martial law, the normal Labour Code provisions that establish holiday and non-working days may be suspended. Check the law in force and your employer's schedule for the relevant date.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
Calculating…