Ukraine (UA)
EU-candidate country with a resilient tech sector, very low day-to-day costs by European standards, rich culture, and a 2026 expat experience shaped by martial law, air alerts, reconstruction, and fast-moving rules.
Capital: Kyiv
Region: Europe
Language: Ukrainian
Currency: UAH (UAH)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 25)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
13 holidays in Ukraine. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
New Year's Day
Listed public holiday; during martial law, automatic paid days off and holiday transfers are suspended for many workers.
Wed 7
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Christmas Day
Orthodox/Julian-calendar Christmas is still observed socially by many communities.
March 2026
Sun 8
International Women's Day Public Holiday
International Women's Day
Holiday status exists in the calendar, but martial-law labour rules may treat it as a working day.
April 2026
Sun 12
Orthodox Easter Public Holiday
Великдень
Major religious and family holiday; services, transport, and shops may run altered schedules.
Mon 13
Orthodox Easter Monday Public Holiday
Великодній понеділок
Second day of Orthodox Easter. Orthodox Easter Monday is an official public holiday in Ukraine.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Labour Day
No automatic transfer day under martial-law rules.
Fri 8
Victory Day over Nazism in World War II Public Holiday
Victory Day
Commemoration day; security restrictions may apply around events.
Sun 31
Trinity Sunday Public Holiday
Pentecost
Religious holiday; no automatic Monday transfer during martial law.
June 2026
Sun 28
Constitution Day Public Holiday
Constitution Day of Ukraine
Falls on Sunday in 2026; martial-law rules mean no automatic Monday day off.
July 2026
Wed 15
Ukrainian Statehood Day Public Holiday
Ukrainian Statehood Day
Modern national holiday tied to Ukrainian state tradition.
August 2026
Mon 24
Independence Day Public Holiday
Independence Day of Ukraine
High-symbolism national day. Expect heightened security, possible restrictions, and event changes.
October 2026
Thu 1
Defenders Day Public Holiday
Day of Defenders of Ukraine
Important wartime commemoration; public events may be security-sensitive.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Christmas Day
December 25 Christmas is an official holiday and increasingly common for public observance.
Note: Some holidays in Ukraine apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.