Ukraine Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Ukraine public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Ukraine Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
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| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | — |
| Jan 7 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas | Christmas of Christ (Orthodox) |
| Mar 8 | Monday | International Women's Day | — |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | International Workers' Day |
| May 3 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Day after Orthodox Easter (May 2) |
| May 9 | Sunday | Victory Day | Victory over Nazism in WWII |
| Jun 28 | Monday | Constitution Day | Adoption of Constitution in 1996 |
| Aug 24 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Independence from USSR, 1991 |
| Oct 14 | Thursday | Defenders of Ukraine Day | Also Day of the Ukrainian Cossacks |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Western/Catholic Christmas |
All dates are official Ukrainian public holidays. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Ukraine Public Holidays
Ukraine observes a calendar of public holidays rooted in both civil history and Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. Orthodox Christmas on January 7 and Orthodox Easter Monday reflect the country's deep ties to the Eastern Christian faith, while Independence Day (August 24) and Constitution Day (June 28) mark the defining milestones of the modern Ukrainian state. Since 2017, Ukraine also officially observes December 25 as Christmas Day, acknowledging Western and Greek Catholic traditions alongside the Orthodox calendar.
Public holidays in Ukraine are established by the Labour Code and regulated by state legislation. On official public holidays, most businesses, government offices, and schools are closed. When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, employees are typically granted an additional day off on the nearest working day, as determined by government decree for each calendar year. Defenders of Ukraine Day on October 14 holds particular civic significance, combining the Day of the Ukrainian Cossacks with recognition of the country's armed forces and those who defend its sovereignty.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ukraine has 11 official public holidays in 2027, covering fixed civil and religious observances including New Year's Day, Orthodox Christmas (January 7), International Women's Day, Labour Day, Orthodox Easter Monday, Victory Day, Constitution Day, Independence Day, Defenders of Ukraine Day, and Christmas Day (December 25).
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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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