Victory Day / Memorial Day in Ukraine
Victory Day is a national holiday in Ukraine on May 9. It is a day to remember victory over the Nazi regime during World War II.
What Do People Do?
Victory Day in Ukraine is an eventful public holiday often consisting of:
- Official greetings to war veterans.
- A public display of Ukraine’s armed forces.
- Presidential speeches.
- Concerts featuring Ukrainian pop stars singing popular wartime songs.
- Evening firework displays.
Victory Day also includes a moment of silence to honor war victims, as well as people laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Kiev (Kyiv).
Public Life
Victory Day is a national public holiday in Ukraine so many businesses, as well as government offices and educational institutions, are closed.
Background
Victory Day in Ukraine is a time to commemorate the triumph of the former Soviet Union (which Ukraine was once a part of) over the Nazi rule during World War II. Many soldiers sacrificed their lives for this victory and are remembered on this day.
Victory Day / Memorial Day Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | May 9 | 2010 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Mon | May 10 | 2010 | Victory Day / Memorial Day observed | National holiday |
| Mon | May 9 | 2011 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Wed | May 9 | 2012 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 9 | 2013 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Fri | May 9 | 2014 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 9 | 2015 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Mon | May 11 | 2015 | Victory Day / Memorial Day observed | National holiday |
| Mon | May 9 | 2016 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Tue | May 9 | 2017 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Wed | May 9 | 2018 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Thu | May 9 | 2019 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Sat | May 9 | 2020 | Victory Day / Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Mon | May 11 | 2020 | Victory Day / Memorial Day observed | National holiday |
Quick Facts
Victory Day in Ukraine is celebrated as a public holiday on May 9 to commemorate the defeat of the Nazis in the Second World War.Victory Day / Memorial Day 2017
Tuesday, May 9, 2017Victory Day / Memorial Day 2018
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Name in other languages
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| День Перемоги | Ukrainian |
| День Победы | Russian |
| Victory Day / Memorial Day | English |
| Tag des Sieges | German |
| Seiersdagen | Norwegian |
Other holidays in May 2018 in Ukraine
- Labor Day – Tuesday, May 1, 2018
- Labor Day Holiday – Wednesday, May 2, 2018
- Mother's Day – Sunday, May 13, 2018
- Europe Day – Saturday, May 19, 2018
- Orthodox Pentecost – Sunday, May 27, 2018
- Orthodox Pentecost holiday – Monday, May 28, 2018
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