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Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day 2025 in Ukraine

Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day is a national observance in Ukraine on the third Sunday in May each year to honor the contribution of cultural workers in Ukraine.

Is Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day a Public Holiday?

Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, November 9, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Ukraine.

A local artist decorates his crafts in Ukraine.

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What Do People Do?

Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day focuses on themes related to the revival of Ukrainian national culture and the development of folk art in Ukraine. Various cultural and educational activities and events are held on this day, including concerts and markets showcasing local art. Museums and art galleries may feature special themes centered on Ukrainian folk art and cultural contributions in Ukrainian history.

Public Life

Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day is an observance and not a public holiday in Ukraine.

Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Mon Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance
2021 Tue Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance
2022 Wed Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance
2023 Thu Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance
2024 Sat Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance
2025 Sun Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance
2026 Mon Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance
2027 Tue Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance
2028 Thu Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance
2029 Fri Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance
2030 Sat Nov 9 Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day Observance

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