Independence Day in 2026 ranks second only to Christmas and Easter in importance for Ukrainians - poll
An overwhelming majority of Ukrainians (at least 90%) support Ukraine’s independence, with only 1% believing Ukraine should unite with Russia; Independence Day is the most important holiday for 54% of Ukrainians, ranking behind only Christmas and Easter, while the traditionally popular New Year holiday has slipped to fifth place.
According to a Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) survey, Independence Day ranks second only to Christmas and Easter in importance for Ukrainians, with 54% of respondents considering it the most significant holiday. In contrast, New Year has dropped to fifth place, while Constitution Day, Trinity Sunday, and International Women's Day follow at 28%, 27%, and 24%, respectively.
The survey, conducted in January and May 2026, showed an overwhelming majority of Ukrainians (at least 90%) support Ukraine's independence, with only 1% believing the country should unite with Russia. This represents a significant shift from 2013, when only 12% of Ukrainians viewed Independence Day as their most important or favorite holiday. The survey also noted a decline in the popularity of New Year, which now ranks fifth in importance.
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