2026 calendar
2026 public holidays in Ukraine
11 statutory holidays in 2026. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.
Holiday list
Thu
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sun
Mar 8
International Women's Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sun
Apr 12
Easter Sunday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
May 1
International Workers' Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
May 8
Victory day over Nazism in World War II
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sun
May 31
Pentecost
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sun
Jun 28
Constitution Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Wed
Jul 15
Statehood Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Aug 24
Independence Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Thu
Oct 1
Defender of Ukraine Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Dec 25
Christmas DayNext
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Ukraine in 2026?
Ukraine has 11 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), International Women's Day (Mar 8), Easter Sunday (Apr 12), International Workers' Day (May 1), Victory day over Nazism in World War II (May 8), Pentecost (May 31), Constitution Day (Jun 28), Statehood Day (Jul 15), Independence Day (Aug 24), Defender of Ukraine Day (Oct 1), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Ukraine?
International Women's Day (Sunday, Mar 8); Easter Sunday (Sunday, Apr 12); Pentecost (Sunday, May 31); Constitution Day (Sunday, Jun 28). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in Ukraine?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Ukraine. The table above shows the bank and the national postal service status for each 2026 date.