UkrainevsBelarus
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
7
Only Ukraine
6
Only Belarus
What the numbers say
In 2026, Ukraine has 11 nationwide public holidays and Belarus has 10, so Ukraine gets 1 more day off. They line up on 4 dates, including Новий Рік, Міжнародний жіночий день, День праці and Різдво Христове.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Ukraine has 7 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Belarus (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Ukraine offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Belarus offers 4 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is May in Ukraine and January in Belarus.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Ukraine
Belarus is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Belarus
Ukraine is working these days.