National Holidays of Ukraine
There are a number of national holidays in Ukraine which are celebrated with gusto. Unlike in some other countries, most of these days have been enjoyed for centuries and there are long-standing customs which are followed as part of the celebrations. Many Ukraine national holidays are a time to wear costumes and celebrate the day with much rejoicing. This makes them a colorful feast for the eyes and definitely worth seeing. Christmas, Easter and Whitsunday are non-business religious holidays – something worth remembering if you’re planning to do some shopping or attempting to make business arrangements.
Ukraine recognizes eight public holidays on an annual basis. Not all holidays are celebrated in style, but there are those which have a special place in the hearts of many Ukrainians. All religious holidays are set according to the Julian calendar so they are quite easy to follow. It is a law in Ukraine that if a particular holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the following Monday is an official holiday. This means that the people of Ukraine still get their well-deserved rest even if celebrations take place during the weekend. We have provided a list of the eight national holidays celebrated in Ukraine each year to help you make better travel arrangements.
National Holidays
January 1 – New Years Day
January 7 – Christmas
March 8 – International Women’s Day
April – Easter, Holy Trinity Day
May 1& 2 – Day of International Solidarity of Workers/Labour Day
May 9 – Victory Day
June 28 – Constitution Day
August 24 – Independence Day
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