Constitution Day in Ukraine
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Constitution Day is recorded in Ukraine’s statutory holiday calendar on 28 June each year. During martial law, that calendar identity does not by itself guarantee a nationwide non-working day.
Constitution Day
Holiday
Ukraine
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Sunday
Day
Jun
28
June 28, 2026
Constitution Day Date in Ukraine
Date
June 28, 2026
Day
Sunday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Estimated
Constitution Day Dates in Ukraine
Constitution Day 2026
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation 2026 Ukraine statutory holiday/observance calendar date; non-working and closure status remains unconfirmed because martial-law rules may apply; no substitute date inferred.
Constitution Day 2027
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation 2027 Ukraine statutory holiday/observance calendar date; non-working and closure status remains unconfirmed because martial-law rules may apply; no substitute date inferred.
Constitution Day 2028
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation 2028 Ukraine statutory holiday date; non-working/public-holiday status remains unconfirmed while martial-law rules may apply.
History of Constitution Day
The observance concerns the adoption of Ukraine’s Constitution in 1996. The date shown follows the current text of Article 73 of Ukraine’s Labour Code, while the special labour regime under martial law suspends the ordinary application of Article 73.
Importance of Constitution Day
Constitution Day marks adoption of Ukraine’s Constitution on 28 June 1996. Its statutory identity remains in force, while workplace and institutional schedules operate under the special martial-law regime.
How Constitution Day Is Celebrated in Ukraine
The observance focuses on the Constitution and Ukrainian state institutions. Public programmes, where held, must follow current national and local security requirements.
Office Impact
Do not assume automatic closure. During martial law, the ordinary Article 73 non-working-day rule is suspended; public bodies and employers set operations under applicable wartime law and their approved schedules.
Bank Impact
A statutory holiday date is not proof that every bank branch will close during martial law. Check the National Bank, the relevant bank and payment cut-off notices for the year.
School Impact
School opening, remote-learning and event arrangements depend on education-authority decisions, local security conditions and the institution’s schedule.
Travel Information
Confirm curfews, air-raid procedures, transport timetables and venue notices close to travel. No automatic substitute date is inferred when the observance falls on a weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Constitution Day?
It falls on 28 June each year.
Is it automatically a day off?
No. While martial law remains in force, Article 73’s ordinary holiday and non-working-day provisions do not automatically apply.
Are banks, offices and schools closed?
Not universally. Check the responsible institution and current official notices.