SlovakiavsUkraine
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
8
Only Slovakia
8
Only Ukraine
What the numbers say
In 2026, Slovakia has 11 nationwide public holidays and Ukraine has 11 — exactly the same number. They line up on 3 dates, including Deň vzniku Slovenskej republiky, Sviatok práce and Prvý sviatok vianočný.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Slovakia has 7 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Ukraine (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Slovakia offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Ukraine offers 4 and 2. Slovakia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Slovakia and May in Ukraine.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Slovakia
Ukraine is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Ukraine
Slovakia is working these days.