Ukraine Public Holidays 2025
Ukraine has 13 public holidays and 0 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Thu | New Year | public |
| 10 Mar | Mon | International Women's Day | public |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Orthodox Easter | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 9 May | Fri | Victory Day | public |
| 9 Jun | Mon | Pentecost | public |
| 28 Jun | Sat | Constitution Day | public |
| 30 Jun | Mon | Constitution Day (substitute day) | public |
| 15 Jul | Tue | Statehood Day | public |
| 24 Aug | Sun | Independence Day | public |
| 25 Aug | Mon | Independence Day (substitute day) | public |
| 1 Oct | Wed | Defenders of Ukraine Day | public |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
About Ukraine's Holidays
Ukraine’s holidays mix national pride, religious tradition, and public breaks. Big civic days mark independence, state foundations, and honoring soldiers. These bring parades, ceremonies, flags, and public speeches.
Religious festivals follow the Eastern Orthodox calendar. Families celebrate Christmas and Easter with church services, special meals, and homemade treats. Folk customs and regional rituals add color.
Public holidays include New Year and spring May Day style events. Cultural dates honor writers, artists, and historical memory. Many days give people time with family, reflect on history, and show national unity.
Holiday Traditions
Holidays in Ukraine are full of music, dance, and bright traditions. People take time to remember history, faith, and family. Many customs come from old folk ways passed down through generations.
Food is central. Tables fill with homemade breads, soups, pierogi style dumplings, and sweet pastries. Sharing food shows care and brings people together to celebrate.
Families gather at home to talk, sing, and play games. Grandparents tell stories and children join traditions like making decorations or lighting candles. These moments help keep culture alive.
In towns and cities there are parades, concerts, and markets. Public celebrations mix modern fun with old customs, making holidays lively and community focused.
Travel Tips
Holidays in Ukraine (ua) mean many shops, government offices, and some restaurants close or have shorter hours. Plan ahead for cash and food if you arrive on a public holiday. Some services reopen the next day.
Public transport can run on a reduced or special schedule. Trains remain important and can get full. Buy train tickets early and check timetables. Flights may also be busier around long weekends and religious holidays.
Expect city centers and markets to be crowded during celebrations. Traffic can be heavy and parking scarce. Tourist sites may have different opening hours, so confirm before you go.
Carry ID and keep copies. Have local currency and a charged phone. Learn basic Ukrainian or Russian phrases for easier help and directions.