April 2026 Work and Holiday Schedule for Ukraine: How Many Days Off You Get.

Holidays and Working Days in Ukraine for April 2026

According to TSN.ua: Ukraine will observe a range of national, professional, and international holidays in April 2026. The number of working and non-working days has been set, reflecting the current labor organization rules under martial law.

Under Ukraine's Law 'On the Organization of Labor Relations under Martial Law,' only Saturdays and Sundays count as days off. In April 2026, there will be 8 such days, falling on:

• April 4 and 5
• April 11 and 12
• April 18 and 19
• April 25 and 26

Working days will be:

• April 1–3
• April 6–10
• April 13–17
• April 20–24
• April 27–30

April 2026 Holiday Calendar

The full list of observances in April 2026 is as follows:

• April 1: April Fools’ Day, International Bird Day, Instant Coffee Day
• April 2: Ukrainian Cynologist Day, World Autism Awareness Day, International Children’s Book Day
• April 3: International Children’s Yoga Day, World Aquatic Animal Day, Mobile Phone Birthday
• April 4: International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, NATO Day
• April 5: Geologist Day, Neonatologist Day, Day of the First Constitution of Ukraine
• April 6: World Table Tennis Day
• April 7: World Health Day
• April 8: Day of Military Commissariat Employees
• April 9: International Day of Special Libraries
• April 10: International Siblings Day
• April 11: World Day Against Child Sexual Abuse, Easter Sunday
• April 12: Day of Rocket and Space Industry Workers of Ukraine
• April 13: Day of the Defense Industrial Complex Worker of Ukraine
• April 14: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day
• April 15: Day of Criminal Investigation Workers
• April 16: Stress Awareness Day
• April 17: Fire Protection Day of Ukraine
• April 18: Environment Day
• April 19: Day of Poetry and Creative Thinking
• April 20: Volunteer Appreciation Day
• April 21: World Creativity and Innovation Day
• April 22: International Secretary Day
• April 23: All-Ukrainian Psychologist Day
• April 24: World Women’s Health Day
• April 25: World Veterinarian Day
• April 26: International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Radiation Accidents
• April 27: HR Specialist Day in Ukraine
• April 28: Labor Protection Day in Ukraine
• April 29: International Dance Day
• April 30: Border Guard Day of Ukraine

April 2026 promises to be a busy month, filled with both workdays and celebrations, which will shape how events are marked amid the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

Under martial law, managing work schedules and holiday observances takes on special importance. The designated days off and working days help maintain stability in labor relations, a key factor in supporting the country’s economic activity. The holidays observed in April also offer opportunities to boost public morale and honor important social and cultural values.