Public holidays in Ukraine 2016: public holidays 10; currency Hryvnia; main language Ukrainian.
Public holidays: 10
Year: 2016
Currency: Hryvnia
Main language: Ukrainian
Updated: 2026-10-04
**Ukraine had 10 public holidays in 2016**, each marked by official observance across the country. These included both fixed-date celebrations and movable holidays tied to religious traditions. All dates were verified against the Nager.Date API and cross-checked for accuracy. |Ten nationwide holidays were recognized in 2016, covering religious, historical, and state occasions. |Yes—each was a nationwide public holiday, with most featuring nationwide closures or special observances.
Public holidays 10
Year 2016
Currency Hryvnia
Main language Ukrainian
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Ukraine, 2016
Date
Holiday
Observed
2016-01-01
New Year's Day
Новий Рік
2016-01-07
Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Різдво
2016-03-08
International Women's Day
Міжнародний жіночий день
2016-05-01
International Workers' Day
День праці
2016-05-01
Easter Sunday
Великдень
2016-05-09
Victory day over Nazism in World War II
День перемоги над нацизмом у Другій світовій війні
2016-06-19
Pentecost
Трійця
2016-06-28
Constitution Day
День Конституції
2016-08-24
Independence Day
День Незалежності
2016-10-14
Defender of Ukraine Day
День захисників і захисниць України
Ukraine holiday calendar 2016
| 2016-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2016-01-07 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Yes |
| 2016-03-08 | International Women's Day | Yes |
| 2016-05-01 | International Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2016-05-01 | Easter Sunday | Yes |
| 2016-05-09 | Victory day over Nazism in World War II | Yes |
| 2016-06-19 | Pentecost | Yes |
| 2016-06-28 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| 2016-08-24 | Independence Day | Yes |
| 2016-10-14 | Defender of Ukraine Day | Yes |