Holidays in September: detailed calendar of memorable, military and professional dates in Ukraine

Having waited for the first working month of autumn after the traditional summer vacation season, we are immediately faced with a rich list of public holidays and important church events. Holidays in September cover a wide range of dates: from honoring Ukrainian military and rescuers to celebrating the days of representatives of various professions and church New Year. So, if you are looking for a calendar of holidays for September , so as not to miss an important date, to congratulate loved ones or colleagues, we have prepared for you a whole table with a complete list and a picture so that you can save it for yourself.

In this article you will find all the public, professional and commemorative dates of September , as well as learn about the number of working and non-working days.

Complete holiday calendar for September 2026

So that you can quickly find the desired date, we are publishing an accurate schedule of holidays and memorial days for September, according to the official calendar of Ukraine, and duplicating the detailed written table below:

Main military holidays in September: when to salute the defenders

In September 2026, we have several opportunities to thank our defenders:

1. Military Intelligence Day of Ukraine (September 7) is a celebration of those who invisibly but extremely effectively bring our victory closer by obtaining critically important information.
2. Electronic Warfare Troops Day (September 12) is a professional day for electronic warfare specialists who “blind” the enemy and protect Ukrainian skies from drones and missiles.
3. Tank Troops Day (September 14) is a new holiday (established in 2023 to replace the Soviet “Tankman’s Day”) that honors the steel power of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Professional holidays in September: don’t forget to congratulate your colleagues

The September calendar, with the beginning of autumn working days, is full of days dedicated to specialists in various industries. Most professional holidays in September fall on weekends.

• On September 17, be sure to congratulate the unarmed heroes – Rescuer’s Day (State Emergency Service employees) is celebrated.
• The business and finance sector celebrates Notary Day (September 2) and Entrepreneur Day (September 6) .
• Doctors and pharmacists celebrate Pharmaceutical Worker’s Day (September 19) .
• Industrial and infrastructure workers celebrate the days of the oil worker (September 13) and the machine builder (September 27).

Memorial dates and days of mourning

In addition to festive occasions, September has important historical days of remembrance, which are marked on the calendar with black markers of mourning:

• September 13 — Ukraine remembers the tragedy of the forced eviction of Ukrainians from ethnic lands (Lemkivshchyna, Kholmshchyna, etc.) in 1944-1951.
• September 29 is the anniversary of one of the most terrible tragedies of the Holocaust: Babyn Yar Remembrance Day . On this day, events are held to honor the memory of the innocently executed.

Weekends in September: how long will we rest?

One of the most popular queries from our readers is “will there be additional weekends in September?” We answer: according to Ukrainian legislation, during martial law, all additional public holidays are canceled. Therefore, in September, Ukrainians will rest exclusively on standard calendar weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Public and professional holidays that fall on weekdays (for example, Military Intelligence Day or Rescuer Day) remain regular working days.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What are the main holidays in September in Ukraine? The most significant in September are Military Intelligence Day (September 7), Tank Troops Day (September 14), Rescuer Day (September 17), as well as the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of Babyn Yar (September 29) and the Days of Forced Eviction of Ukrainians (September 13).

When is the Day of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine celebrated this year? The Day of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine Rescuer in Ukraine is celebrated every year on the same date – September 17. In 2026, this holiday falls on a Thursday.

When is Entrepreneur’s Day in September? Entrepreneur’s Day in Ukraine is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday of September. According to the 2026 calendar, this holiday falls on September 6.

Are there any church holidays in September that have become public? In the above list of official public and professional holidays, religious dates do not appear as weekends. However, on September 17, in addition to Savior Day, Adoption Day is celebrated, which coincides with the great church holiday of Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia (according to the New Julian calendar).

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