Family Day 2026 in Ukraine

Family Day is a national observance in Ukraine and celebrates the importance of families on July 8 every year.

Is Family Day a Public Holiday?

Family Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

What Do People Do?

Various family events, such as outdoor festivals and picnics, are organized in many towns and cities in Ukraine on July 8. Various activities are also held to promote Family Day related topics and themes.

Public Life

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

Background

In 2011, Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych signed a decree "On the Celebration of Some Memorable Dates and Professional Holidays". The decree included Family Day, to be observed on the July 8 each year. Family Day is seen as a positive step towards strengthening families in Ukraine. This day has links with the UN’s International Day of Families, which is celebrated in many places worldwide on May 15.

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