UkrainevsSlovakia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
8
Only Ukraine
8
Only Slovakia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Ukraine has 11 nationwide public holidays and Slovakia has 11 — exactly the same number. They line up on 3 dates, including Новий Рік, 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 Slovakia (4 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); Slovakia offers 4 and 3. Slovakia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Ukraine and December in Slovakia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Ukraine
Slovakia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Slovakia
Ukraine is working these days.