Independence Day - Ukraine

Ukraine's Independence Day is always on August 24th each year and celebrates its independence from the Soviet Union.

Celebration\ Observance

People celebrate this day by attending parades, dances, carnivals, outside get togethers, and military displays with much patriotism and pride about their countries independence. This independence day holiday is a national holiday with most business and government offices closed.

History

With the fall of the Soviet Union and the failed attempt at the coup in 1991 to return to power to the Soviet leadership, Ukraine declared independence on August 24, 1991.