Defenders of Ukraine Day
Ukraine observes Defenders of Ukraine Day on 1 October.
October 1, 2026
Thursday
Defenders of Ukraine Day Dates
Countries That Observe Defenders of Ukraine Day
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented1
Public holiday1
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0
Status varies by country and year. Of 1 country represented in the available data, 1 has at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.
About Defenders of Ukraine Day
The statutory Ukrainian observance honours defenders and defenderesses; non-working effects depend on the law applicable at the time.
Related Holidays
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Defenders of Ukraine Day?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Defenders of Ukraine Day a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe Defenders of Ukraine Day?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.