Labor Day
Public holiday (a working day under martial law) in Ukraine · День праці
Dates
| Year | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Monday 1 May 2023 | Working day |
| 2024 | Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Working day |
| 2025 | Thursday 1 May 2025 | Working day |
| 2026 | Friday 1 May 2026 | Working day |
| 2027 | Saturday 1 May 2027 | Working day |
| 2028 | Monday 1 May 2028 | Working day |
| 2029 | Tuesday 1 May 2029 | Working day |
Where it applies
Some regions only.
Is it a day off?
No. Under martial law, public holidays in Ukraine are working days: offices, schools and businesses keep their normal hours, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Forecast for Saturday 1 May in Kyiv: (MET Norway)
About Labor Day
Labour Day on 1 May honours workers. Ukraine inherited the holiday from the Soviet period, when it was celebrated over two days; today it is marked on 1 May. Under martial law it is a working day.
Traditions
For many people the day was traditionally a time for outings and the start of the gardening season.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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