Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Ukraine in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| Jan 7 | Tuesday | Orthodox Christmas Day | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Jan 14 | Tuesday | Orthodox New Year | Observance, Orthodox |
| Jan 22 | Wednesday | Ukrainian Unity Day | Observance |
| Jan 25 | Saturday | Tatiana Day | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Friday | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | National holiday |
| Mar 9 | Monday | International Women's Day observed | National holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Mar 29 | Sunday | Daylight Saving Time starts | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | April Fools | Observance |
| Apr 19 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Apr 20 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Day holiday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day | National holiday |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 11 | Monday | Victory Day / Memorial Day observed | National holiday |
| May 16 | Saturday | Europe Day | Observance |
| May 31 | Sunday | Kiev Day | Observance |
| Jun 7 | Sunday | Orthodox Pentecost | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Jun 8 | Monday | Orthodox Pentecost holiday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jun 28 | Sunday | Constitution Day | National holiday |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Constitution Day observed | National holiday |
| Jul 5 | Sunday | Navy Day | Observance |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | Kupala Night | Observance |
| Jul 8 | Wednesday | Family Day | Observance |
| Jul 28 | Tuesday | Baptism of Kyivan Rus | Observance |
| Aug 24 | Monday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 4 | Sunday | Teacher's Day | Observance |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | Defenders' Day | National holiday |
| Oct 25 | Sunday | Daylight Saving Time ends | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day | Observance |
| Nov 21 | Saturday | Dignity and Freedom Day | Observance |
| Dec 6 | Sunday | Army Day | Observance |
| Dec 19 | Saturday | St. Nicholas Day | Observance, Orthodox |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Catholic Christmas Day | National holiday |
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