Defenders of Ukraine Day in Ukraine
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Ukraine observes Defenders of Ukraine Day on 1 October.
Defenders of Ukraine Day is observed in Ukraine. Check the holiday dates, observance information and calendar details below.
Defenders of Ukraine Day
Holiday
Ukraine
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Thursday
Day
Oct
01
October 1, 2026
Defenders of Ukraine Day Date in Ukraine
Date
October 1, 2026
Day
Thursday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Estimated
Defenders of Ukraine Day Dates in Ukraine
Defenders of Ukraine 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.
Defenders of Ukraine 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.
Defenders of Ukraine Day 2028
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Repaired orphan identity: official 1 October Defenders of Ukraine Day.
About Defenders of Ukraine Day
The statutory Ukrainian observance honours defenders and defenderesses; non-working effects depend on the law applicable at the time.