Victory Day
Public HolidayMajor
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Commemorates a decisive military victory, most often the end of the Second World War, honoured with remembrance ceremonies and parades.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Victory Day a public holiday in Ukraine?
- Yes, Victory Day is an official public holiday in Ukraine. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Victory Day 2026?
- Victory Day 2026 falls on May 9, 2026.
Victory Day
A common name for public holidays in several countries to commemorate a win in an important war or a shift in political regime.
| Country | Date | Day | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ukraine(current) | May 9, 2026 | Sat | — |
 Reunion | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Wallis and Futuna | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Martinique | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Guadeloupe | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Saint Pierre and Miquelon | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 France | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 French Polynesia | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Mayotte | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Saint Martin | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 New Caledonia | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Saint Barthelemy | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 French Guiana | May 8, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Tajikistan | May 9, 2026 | Sat | — |
 Turkmenistan | May 9, 2026 | Sat | — |
 Moldova | May 9, 2026 | Sat | — |
 Russia | May 9, 2026 | Sat | — |
 Georgia | May 9, 2026 | Sat | — |
 Belarus | May 9, 2026 | Sat | — |
 Estonia | Jun 23, 2026 | Tue | — |
 Turkey | Aug 30, 2026 | Sun | Reduced Operations |
 Mozambique | Sep 7, 2026 | Mon | — |
 Malta | Sep 8, 2026 | Tue | — |
 Bangladesh | Dec 16, 2026 | Wed | — |