According to the Law of Ukraine, in cases where a public holiday falls on the weekend (Saturday or Sunday), the weekend is extended by one day.

Red marks the official holidays wich are days off.

Brown marks the official holidays which are working days.

Green marks the celebrations, which change date.

15 December

• Ganna Sobachko-Shostak was born (1883/12/15 – 1965/12/03) – Ukrainian master in decorative painting.

• Day for employees in court (since 2000).

• The action «Ukraine without Kuchma» (2000) began.

• The Chernobyl nuclear power plant was completely closed (2000).