Constitution Day of Ukraine2026 · Date · History
The President of Ukraine’s 28 June 2026 address explicitly marks Constitution Day of Ukraine.
About Constitution Day of Ukraine
Constitution Day of Ukraine falls on June 28 and commemorates the adoption of the Constitution by the Verkhovna Rada in 1996.
The parliament’s legislation database records both the adoption law and the separate amendment to labour law recognizing the holiday; wartime work and leave arrangements must be checked under laws currently in force.
Why Constitution Day of Ukraine matters
The day recognizes a foundational constitutional document of independent Ukraine and invites civic reflection on sovereignty, the rule of law and public institutions.
Respect the ongoing effects of war on people and community gatherings. An official observance does not guarantee a nonworking day for all workers during martial law.
History of Constitution Day of Ukraine
Ukraine’s parliament enacted Law No. 254/96-VR on June 28, 1996 to adopt the Constitution and bring it into force.
The parliament’s official holiday ledger identifies Law No. 256/96-VR of the same date as the amendment to labour law establishing the Constitution Day holiday. Ukraine’s Presidency recorded commemorations on June 28, 2026.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Law No. 256/96-VR, amendment to Article 73 of the Labour Code
Ukrainian government and civic institutions
President’s official 2026 Constitution Day commemoration provides current institutional evidence.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
4 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Constitution Day (Ukraine)
How to Observe Constitution Day of Ukraine
Read the constitutional adoption law and the official holiday ledger as distinct legal records.
Consider the rights and institutional questions discussed in constitutional civics education.
Check current martial-law regulations and employer notices before assuming an extra day off.
Approach local commemorations with sensitivity to ongoing conflict and safety requirements.
Constitution Day of Ukraine Facts
Date: June 28 annually.
Constitution adopted: June 28, 1996.
Holiday legal basis: Ukraine Law No. 256/96-VR (1996).
Official anniversary commemorated in 2026.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
President of Ukraine — Constitution Day 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Government First Party
Verkhovna Rada — Constitution adoption law No. 254/96-VR (opens in a new tab)
Primary Institutional Evidence
Verkhovna Rada — official Constitution Day holiday ledger (opens in a new tab)
Primary Institutional Evidence
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Constitution Day of Ukraine?
28 June The documented recurrence rule is: 28 June.
Does Constitution Day of Ukraine fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Constitution Day of Ukraine an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Ukraine. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Constitution Day of Ukraine?
The reviewed sources identify Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Ukrainian government and civic institutions.
Is Constitution Day of Ukraine international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Ukraine. Its fuller verified scope is: Ukraine.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-08.
When is Constitution Day of Ukraine?
June 28 each year.
What happened in 1996?
Ukraine’s parliament adopted the Constitution on June 28.
Is it officially recognized?
Yes. The parliamentary legislative database records its holiday designation.
Does it always mean a paid day off?
Not necessarily. Workday rules during martial law can differ from the regular holiday provisions.
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