Kyiv Day 2026 in Ukraine

Kyiv Day, also known as Kiev Day, is celebrated in Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv (Kiev), on the last weekend in May.

Is Kyiv Day a Public Holiday?

Kyiv Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, May 31, 2026 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Ukraine.

What Do People Do?

The city of Kyiv celebrates Kyiv Day by hosting activities and events such as:

• Street and outdoor performances by various entertainers.
• Cultural exhibitions.
• Sporting activities such as marathons and charity runs.
• Fashion shows.
• Open-air music concerts.
• Firework displays.

The Kyiv Day celebrations take place on the Saturday and Sunday during the last weekend in May.

Public Life

Kyiv Day is an observance and not a national public holiday in Ukraine.

Background

Like many cities and towns in Ukraine, Kyiv has its own special day to celebrate. Kyiv Day was first established in 1982 to honor the anniversary of the capital’s founding. The celebrations became official in 1987.

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