Constitution Day (Ukraine) – June 28, 2026

Expected Constitution Day (Ukraine) Deals

On Constitution Day (Ukraine), the focus shifts from commercial deals to civic engagement and national pride. Expect Ukrainian cultural centers and diaspora organizations to host educational programs, historical exhibitions, and community gatherings. Non-profits supporting democracy and human rights in Ukraine may launch fundraising drives or awareness campaigns. Businesses might offer special promotions on Ukrainian-made goods or donate a portion of sales to relevant causes. We will update this page with confirmed live events and initiatives as June 28 approaches.

History of Constitution Day (Ukraine)

Ukraine was a member of the Soviet Union until 1991, and during that time it enacted four different constitutions — one of which being the Constitution of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, which was passed in 1978. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Ukraine waited another three years to hold a presidential election, which Leonid Kuchma won in 1994.

In 1995, Kuchma signed a Constitutional Agreement and then established the Constitutional Commission, which would finally lead the Ukrainian parliament — the ‘Verkhovna Rada’ — to meet and approve the new constitution, in 1996. In a session without breaks that lasted for a whole day and a whole night, 315 deputies voted in favor of the renewed document, which would give Ukrainians more freedom of speech and human rights. Not only that but also progressively expanded the rights of private properties and defined Ukrainian as the only official language of the country. Ukraine Constitution Day became a work-free holiday right then and is even mentioned in the constitution itself — the only holiday to be mentioned in it.

Constitutions are documents that state the main principles or precedents that make up the legalities of a country or even a company. These papers determine how these entities are to be governed and limit the amount of power a government or leader has, so as to not overpower the predefined fundamental rights. In other words, a constitution is a document that contains the most important laws of a country or company and cannot ever be overlooked.