January 7 is Christmas according to the Julian calendar.. The OCU celebrates Christmas on January 7, but this year it is allowed to celebrate on December 25. In Ukraine, this holiday is a public holiday.. In 2023, Christmas falls on a day off - on Saturday.

How many days off for Christmas in January.

In Ukraine, according to Article 73 of the Labor Code, if major religious or public holidays fall on a day off, the Monday following them is also a day off.

But in 2022, due to the military aggression of the Russian Federation, martial law is in force in Ukraine, which is established at least until February 19, 2023.. So, starting from March 8 last year, all additional days off were canceled in the country..

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Therefore, on Christmas this year there will be holidays:.

January 7 - Christmas according to the Julian calendar;

January 8 - Sunday.

Monday (9 January) will be a working day.

It should be noted that these norms apply to employees of state institutions.. Heads of private companies can set work and rest schedules for employees at their discretion.

Earlier, Yury Ignat, spokesman for the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that Russian troops could launch another strike on Ukraine on Christmas Eve, adding that the Air Defense Forces are preparing for a potential threat..