Defender of Ukraine Day is a public holiday in Ukraine, observed on October 1, 2026. It is locally known as День захисників і захисниць України. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | Defender of Ukraine Day |
| Local Name | День захисників і захисниць України |
| Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in Ukraine
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-03-08 | International Women's Day | Public |
| 2026-04-12 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | International Workers' Day | Public |
| 2026-05-08 | Victory day over Nazism in World War II | Public |
| 2026-05-31 | Pentecost | Public |
| 2026-07-15 | Statehood Day | Public |
| 2026-08-24 | Independence Day | Public |
| 2026-10-01 | Defender of Ukraine Day | Public |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-03-08 | International Women's Day | Public |
| 2026-04-12 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | International Workers' Day | Public |
| 2026-05-08 | Victory day over Nazism in World War II | Public |
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