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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 2025年5月25日日曜日 and most businesses follow regular 日曜日 opening hours in Ukraine.
Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv, hosts a range of festivities on the last weekend in May.
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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.
Kyiv Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 日曜日 | 5月31日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
| 2021 | 日曜日 | 5月30日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
| 2022 | 日曜日 | 5月29日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
| 2023 | 日曜日 | 5月28日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
| 2024 | 日曜日 | 5月26日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
| 2025 | 日曜日 | 5月25日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
| 2026 | 日曜日 | 5月31日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
| 2027 | 日曜日 | 5月30日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
| 2028 | 日曜日 | 5月28日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
| 2029 | 日曜日 | 5月27日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
| 2030 | 日曜日 | 5月26日 (日) | Kyiv Day | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
