Draft Law 9009-3 “On Amendments to Article 73 of the Labor Code of Ukraine on the Establishment of Public Holidays” was submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. Its author is Galina Tretyakova, People’s Deputy of the Servant of the People, who is also the head of the Committee on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans’ Rights.

The author of the bill proposes to make January 7 (the celebration of Christmas according to the Julian calendar), the Monday following Trinity and May 9 (Victory Day) as working days. Instead, it is proposed to make June 6 (Ukrainian Cherry Blossom Day), September 21 (Day of Celebrating Peaceful Life after Ukraine’s Victory over Russian Military Aggression), and November 10 (Respect for Age Day) public holidays.