Labor Day (Suspended)
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Family Day is a national observance in Ukraine and celebrates the importance of families on July 8 every year.
Is Family Day a Public Holiday?
Family Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Family Day in Ukraine celebrates the importance of families.
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What Do People Do?
Various family events, such as outdoor festivals and picnics, are organized in many towns and cities in Ukraine on July 8. Various activities are also held to promote Family Day related topics and themes.
Public Life
Family Day is an observance and not a public holiday in Ukraine.
Background
In 2011, Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych signed a decree "On the Celebration of Some Memorable Dates and Professional Holidays". The decree included Family Day, to be observed on the July 8 each year. Family Day is seen as a positive step towards strengthening families in Ukraine. This day has links with the UN’s International Day of Families, which is celebrated in many places worldwide on May 15.
Family Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | Jul 8 | Family Day | Observance |
| 2020 | Wed | Jul 8 | Family Day | Observance |
| 2021 | Thu | Jul 8 | Family Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Fri | Jul 8 | Family Day | Observance |
| 2023 | Sat | Jul 8 | Family Day | Observance |
| 2024 | Wed | May 15 | Family Day | Observance |
| 2025 | Thu | May 15 | Family Day | Observance |
| 2026 | Fri | May 15 | Family Day | Observance |
| 2027 | Sat | May 15 | Family Day | Observance |
| 2028 | Mon | May 15 | Family Day | Observance |
| 2029 | Tue | May 15 | Family Day | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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