Independence Day
Public holiday (a working day under martial law) in Ukraine · День незалежності України
Dates
| Year | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Thursday 24 August 2023 | Working day |
| 2024 | Saturday 24 August 2024 | Working day |
| 2025 | Sunday 24 August 2025 | Working day |
| 2026 | Monday 24 August 2026 | Working day |
| 2027 | Tuesday 24 August 2027 | Working day |
| 2028 | Thursday 24 August 2028 | Working day |
| 2029 | Friday 24 August 2029 | Working day |
Where it applies
Some regions only.
Is it a day off?
No. Under martial law, public holidays in Ukraine are working days: offices, schools and businesses keep their normal hours, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Forecast for Tuesday 24 August in Kyiv: (MET Norway)
About Independence Day
Independence Day marks the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine, adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on 24 August 1991. Independence was confirmed by a referendum on 1 December 1991, in which a large majority voted in favour. Under martial law it is a working day.
Traditions
The day is marked with official ceremonies and the national flag is widely displayed; many people wear vyshyvanka, the embroidered shirt. During martial law, large public events and parades are generally not held.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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