Ukrainian holidays

Zelenskyy and Budanov honor Ukraine's Special Operations Forces on professional holiday

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Presidential Office chief Kyrylo Budanov honored Ukraine's Special Operations Forces on their professional holiday on May 27, calling the SOF one of the most effective components of Ukraine's defense.

27 May, 10:57 AM

Yellow Ribbon activists greet Ukraine on Unity Day from occupied territories

Activists of the Yellow Ribbon movement in temporarily occupied territories came together to congratulate Ukraine on the Day of Unity, the movement reported on Jan. 22.

22 January, 01:41 PM

No longer June 1: Zelenskyy moves Children’s Day in Ukraine to Nov. 20

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree officially moving Children’s Day in Ukraine from June 1 to Nov. 20. The change was outlined in Decree No. 355/2025, published on the website of the Presidential Office.

30 May 2025, 12:56 PM

Zelenskyy sets May 27 as Special Operations Forces Day

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on May 26, designating May 27 as Special Operations Forces Day in Ukraine to honor the bravery of SOF fighters in the 2014 Donetsk Airport battles, replacing a 2016 decree.

26 May 2025, 06:16 PM

Zelenskyy and first lady mark Vyshyvanka and Family Day with message of unity

Two national celebrations coincided in Ukraine on May 15—Vyshyvanka Day and Family Day—and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska marked the occasion with a message of unity, tradition, and intergenerational connection.

15 May 2025, 11:58 AM

Ukrainian holidays