Ukraine
Capital: Kiev
About
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast. Ukraine also borders Belarus to the north; Poland and Slovakia to the west; Hungary, Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the south and southeast. Kyiv is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro. The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian. Ukraine covers an area of 603,628 km2 (233,062 sq mi) with an estimated total population of 32.3 million in 2026.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Ukraine. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
День Незалежності · Independence Day
August 24, 2026
Monday
День захисників і захисниць України · Defender of Ukraine Day
October 1, 2026
Thursday
Різдво Христове · Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Новий Рік · New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Міжнародний жіночий день · International Women's Day
March 8, 2027
Monday
День праці · International Workers' Day
May 1, 2027
Saturday
Cities (10)
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