Public holidays in Ukraine 2021: public holidays 11; currency Hryvnia; main language Ukrainian.
Public holidays: 11
Year: 2021
Currency: Hryvnia
Main language: Ukrainian
Updated: 2026-10-04
**Ukraine had 11 public holidays in 2021**, including both nationwide observances and regional or sector-specific days. The list covers dates, local Ukrainian names, and whether each was a full nationwide holiday. All figures were sourced from the Nager.Date API and verified on **October 4, 2026**, ensuring accuracy for historical reference. No—some were regional (e.g., local religious or professional observances) or applied only to specific sectors like education. Yes, but confirm with local employers or official sources for sector-specific adjustments, as some holidays may have had partial work requirements.
Public holidays 11
Year 2021
Currency Hryvnia
Main language Ukrainian
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Ukraine, 2021
Date
Holiday
Observed
2021-01-01
New Year's Day
Новий Рік
2021-01-07
Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Різдво
2021-03-08
International Women's Day
Міжнародний жіночий день
2021-05-01
International Workers' Day
День праці
2021-05-02
Easter Sunday
Великдень
2021-05-09
Victory day over Nazism in World War II
День перемоги над нацизмом у Другій світовій війні
2021-06-20
Pentecost
Трійця
2021-06-28
Constitution Day
День Конституції
2021-08-24
Independence Day
День Незалежності
2021-10-14
Defender of Ukraine Day
День захисників і захисниць України
2021-12-25
Christmas Day
Різдво Христове
Ukraine holiday calendar 2021
| 2021-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2021-01-07 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Yes |
| 2021-03-08 | International Women's Day | Yes |
| 2021-05-01 | International Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2021-05-02 | Easter Sunday | Yes |
| 2021-05-09 | Victory day over Nazism in World War II | Yes |
| 2021-06-20 | Pentecost | Yes |
| 2021-06-28 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| 2021-08-24 | Independence Day | Yes |
| 2021-10-14 | Defender of Ukraine Day | Yes |
| 2021-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |