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Public Holiday Calendar

Public Holidays in Ukraine for 2027


Date Holiday Name
2027-01-01 New Year's Day
2027-03-08 International Women's Day
2027-05-01 International Workers' Day
2027-05-02 Easter Sunday
2027-05-08 Victory day over Nazism in World War II
2027-06-20 Pentecost
2027-06-28 Constitution Day
2027-07-15 Statehood Day
2027-08-24 Independence Day
2027-10-01 Defender of Ukraine Day
2027-12-25 Christmas Day

New Year's Day Introduction

New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.

International Women's Day Introduction

International Women's Day on 8 March celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calls attention to gender equality. It grew out of labour movement campaigns in the early twentieth century and was adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries, especially in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa, it is an official public holiday, and flowers are traditionally given to women.

International Workers' Day Introduction

International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, is observed on 1 May in most countries of the world. It originated in the campaign for an eight hour working day and commemorates the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886. It became an official holiday across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa during the twentieth century. Observances typically combine trade union marches and rallies with springtime festivities.

Easter Sunday Introduction

Easter Sunday is the central feast of the Christian year, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus three days after the crucifixion. In many countries it is a public holiday, though in others the legal holiday falls on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The date is movable, set by the Council of Nicaea as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox, so it ranges from 22 March to 25 April.

Pentecost Introduction

Pentecost, also called Whitsunday, falls fifty days after Easter and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. It is regarded as the birthday of the Christian church and is a public holiday in many European countries. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between 10 May and 13 June. Red vestments are traditionally worn, symbolising the tongues of fire described in the Acts of the Apostles.

Holiday observance can vary by region and employer. Confirm critical dates with the relevant authority.