The second-largest country in Europe, Ukraine’s land area spans 603,628 km² also making it the 46th largest country in the world. The country’s population is estimated at 43,993,638 people, which is equivalent to 0.57% of the total world population.
Public holidays in Ukraine consist of religious and national holidays observed by Ukrainians across the country.
| Dates | Holidays |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Mar 8 – 9 | Women’s Day (in lieu) |
| Apr 12 | Orthodox Easter Day |
| Apr 13 | Orthodox Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Labour Day |
| May 8 | Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation |
| Jun 1 | Orthodox Pentecost Monday |
| Jun 28 – 29 | Constitution Day (in lieu) |
| Aug 24 | Independence Day |
| Oct 1 | Day of the Defender |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Ukraine, marking the start of the new year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
Orthodox Christmas
Orthodox Christmas is celebrated in January as the Coptic Church recognizes January 7th to be the day that Jesus was born. On the evening of January 6, those who celebrate Orthodox Christmas observe a fast from 3pm until midnight.
Women’s Day
Women’s Day in Ukraine celebrates, recognizes and remembers the achievements of women in the country and all around the world.
Orthodox Easter Sunday and Monday
These two days commemorate the end of the 40 day fasting period known as Lent. The dates of Orthodox Easter vary from that of Western Easter, as the dates are based on the Julian Calendar, rather than the Gregorian.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Ukraine commemorates the achievements of the Labor movement.
Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation
This Ukrainian holiday honors those who lost their lives during World War II, and was started in 2015.
Victory Day Holiday
Victory Day in Ukraine celebrates the day of victory over Nazism during World War II.
Orthodox Pentecost Monday
Also known as Holy Spirit Monday, this day marks the end of the Easter cycle and commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
Constitution Day
Ukraine’s Constitution Day is a public holiday that marks the adoption of a new constitution in the country on this day in 1996.
Independence Day
Independence Day in Ukraine commemorates the Declaration of Independence from the USSR in 1991.
Day of the Defender
A state holiday in the country, the Day of the Defender honors those who defended Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity.
Dignity and Freedom Day
This Ukrainian national holiday marks the anniversary of the pro-European Union protests of 2014, as well as the Maidan Revolution of Dignity in 2013.
Christmas Day
Similar to countries around the world, Christmas Day in Ukraine is celebrated by Christians, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. This date is set according to the Gregorian Calendar.
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