Constitution Day in Ukraine commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of Ukraine in 1996, which established the country's legal foundation, democratic values, and independent statehood following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

When is Constitution Day?

Constitution Day is celebrated on June 28 each year.

The following is the list of Constitution Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Constitution Day?

Constitution Day in Ukraine marks the adoption of Ukraine's first post-independence Constitution in 1996.

For most of the 20th century, Ukraine was a Soviet republic with no independent constitutional authority. On August 24, 1991, Ukraine declared independence from the USSR during its dissolution.

While Ukraine became independent in practice, it still operated under the 1978 Soviet-era constitution, temporarily amended to fit the new political reality.

The Ukrainian Parliament spent several years drafting a new Constitution that would establish a democratic system of governance, define the division of powers, guarantee human and civil rights, and affirm Ukrainian sovereignty.

After intense debate, the Constitution was finally adopted at 9:20 a.m. on June 28, 1996, after a grueling 24-hour parliamentary session.

In 1996, June 28 was officially designated a public holiday to honor the adoption of the Constitution. It remains the only public holiday enshrined in the Constitution itself.