The day of a medical worker in Ukraine now has a fixed date of celebration. Since 2023, according to the Decree of the President Vladimir Zelensky, the medic day is celebrated on July 27, and not on the third Sunday of June, as it was previously.

For many years, Ukrainians are used to congratulating medical workers on the third Sunday of June. This tradition has lasted since 1994, when the holiday was officially established. However, in 2023 there were changes that fixed a specific date during the medical day - July 27.

The decision to transfer the date was made in memory of the holy great martyr and healer Panteleimon, the day of which is celebrated precisely on July 27. This saint is considered the patron saint of doctors and healers, so the establishment of a medicine on this day is a symbolic and important for the medical community.

Changing the date of the celebration is designed to emphasize the importance and heroism of medical workers, especially in the context of a full -scale war, unleashed by Russia against Ukraine. Doctors save their lives daily, often risking their own, so the establishment of a separate day to honor their labor is an important step.

Despite the fact that many people have been congratulating doctors on the third Sunday of June, it is important to remember the official date - July 27. It is on this day that you should express your gratitude to doctors, nurses and all medical workers for their tireless work and the devotion of their profession.

So, remember: the day of a medical worker in Ukraine in 2024 and in subsequent years will be celebrated on July 27. Do not forget to congratulate your doctors and express your gratitude to them for their important work.