Christmas Day (Orthodox) in Ukraine (2019)
Christmas Day (Orthodox) in Ukraine was celebrated on **January 7, 2019**, known locally as *Різдво* (Rizdvo).
Date
2019-01-07
2019-01-07
Local name
Різдво
Різдво
Country
Ukraine
Ukraine
Year
2019
2019
Frequently asked questions
**Why is the date different from Western Christmas?**?
Ukraine follows the Julian calendar for Orthodox Christmas, which differs by 13 days from the Gregorian calendar used in most Western countries.
**Was this holiday celebrated nationwide?**?
Yes, *Різдво* was observed across all regions of Ukraine in 2019.