Labor Day (Suspended)
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Many Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible. This date works to the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which is commonly observed.
Is Orthodox Christmas Day a Public Holiday?
Due to martial law in Ukraine, all national holidays have been suspended until further notice. While this holiday might be privately observed, government offices will remain open on this day.
Some Orthodox Christians visit a church to pray or reflect on inner thoughts in the lead up to the Orthodox Christmas Day.
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About Orthodox Christmas Day
Read more about Orthodox Christmas Day.Orthodox Christmas Day Observances
Orthodox Christmas Day in Ukraine has not been observed since 2023.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas Day | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2020 | Tue | Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas Day | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2021 | Thu | Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas Day | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2022 | Fri | Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas Day | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2023 | Sat | Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas Day (Suspended) | Suspended National Holiday |
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