Ukraine has 6 potential long weekends in 2026, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 4 natural 3-day weekends and 2 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Новий Рік
Jan 1, 2026 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
International Workers' Day
День праці
May 1, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Victory day over Nazism in World War II
День перемоги над нацизмом у Другій світовій війні
May 8, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Independence Day
День Незалежності
Aug 24, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Defender of Ukraine Day
День захисників і захисниць України
Oct 1, 2026 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Різдво Христове
Dec 25, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
6 long weekend opportunities Ukraine 2026
Last updated: April 1, 2026