In brief
- Date in Ukraine: 16 July. In 2026, this falls on a Thursday. The date is fixed and is never changed.
- Official name: ‘Accountants’ and Auditors’ Day’ (in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 662/2004 of 18 June 2004, as amended by Decree No. 103/2018).
- Is it a public holiday? No. 16 July is not included in the list of public holidays under Article 73 of the Labour Code. Furthermore, whilst martial law is in force, this article does not apply at all.
- International Accountant’s Day (10 November): Unofficial date. There is no official UN or Ukrainian act regarding it.
- Page contents: Dates up to 2028 with days of the week, 18 ready-made greetings in three different styles, a list of public holidays under Article 73 of the Labour Code, and a dedicated jobs section on Injobe.
When is Accountants’ Day in 2026
16 July 2026 (Thursday). Decree No. 662/2004 specifies a fixed calendar date rather than a flexible rule (such as ‘the third Sunday in July’), so the date does not depend on the year and is not moved to a weekend.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 July | Wednesday |
| 2026 | 16 July | Thursday |
| 2027 | 16 July | Friday |
| 2028 | 16 July | Sunday |
In 2026, the public holiday falls on a working day, so greetings and corporate events are planned to fit within the normal working schedule. In 2028, when 16 July falls on a Sunday, celebrations at the company are usually rescheduled to Friday or Monday, as decided by management.
Official name of the public holiday: two decrees instead of one
The holiday was established by Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 662/2004 of 18 June 2004. Paragraph 1 of this document states: ‘To establish a professional holiday in Ukraine — Accountant’s Day, to be celebrated annually on 16 July’. The status of the act is ‘in force’.
The words ‘and auditor’ were added later. Presidential Decree No. 103/2018 of 20 April 2018 officially renamed the holiday to ‘Accountant and Auditor Day’, and in the preamble replaced the phrase ‘accounting services’ with ‘accounting services and auditors’. The current version of Decree No. 662/2004 has been in force since 24 April 2018.
| Period | Name of the holiday | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2018 | Accountant’s Day | Decree No. 662/2004 in its original version |
| from 24 April 2018 | Accountant and Auditor Day | Decree No.103/2018 |
Which name to use in an order or congratulatory message
In official documents and orders, the full title should be used: ‘Accountant and Auditor Day’, as this is the title set out in the current version of the decree.
‘Accountant’s Day’ is a commonly used colloquial name. Using it in an informal greeting or on a card is not incorrect.
There is no separate ‘Auditor’s Day’ in Ukraine: since 2018, auditors have been celebrating their professional holiday together with accountants on 16 July.
Why 16 July was chosen
On 16 July 1999, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Law of Ukraine ‘On Accounting and Financial Reporting in Ukraine’ No. 996-XIV — the foundational regulatory act for the entire profession.
An important point: Quite a few online sources (including Wikipedia and regional portals) present this connection as an officially established fact. However, the text of Decree No. 662/2004 itself does not explain the reasons for choosing the date: the preamble merely refers to the ‘significant contribution of accounting staff and auditors’. Therefore, the coincidence of the dates (the adoption of the law and the establishment of the holiday) is a confirmed fact, whilst the link between them remains a logical interpretation.
The context of the 2018 renaming is also linked to legislation: on 21 December 2017, the Law of Ukraine ‘On the Audit of Financial Statements and Auditing Activities’ No. 2258-VIII, which established auditing as a separate regulated profession. Four months later, a decree was issued adding ‘auditors’ to the name of the public holiday.
Is 16 July a public holiday?
No. It is a professional holiday, not an official public holiday. The list of public holidays and non-working days is set out in Article 73 of the Labour Code of Ukraine (LC No. 322-VIII), and 16 July is not included in it.
| Date | Public holiday under Art. 73 of the Labour Code |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| 8 March | International Women’s Day |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 8 May | Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War 1939–1945 |
| 28 June | Constitution Day of Ukraine |
| 15 July | Day of Ukrainian Statehood |
| 24 August | Independence Day of Ukraine |
| 1 October | Defenders of Ukraine Day |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
Official public holidays under Article 73 of the Labour Code: Easter (12 April in 2026), Trinity Sunday (31 May) and Christmas (25 December).
What does martial law change
In accordance with Part 6 of Article 6 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On the Organisation of Labour Relations under Martial Law’ dated 15 March 2022 No. 2136-IX, during the period of martial law, the provisions of Article 73 of the Labour Code do not apply.
This means that there are no official public holidays or non-working days during this period. The article itself remains in force and will come back into effect once martial law has ended.
This has no impact on 16 July, as it was not a public holiday even in peacetime. A reduction in working hours, the organisation of a festive event or the payment of a bonus to mark a professional holiday are possible only at the employer’s discretion (by order of the manager or under the terms of a collective agreement).
What does martial law change
In accordance with Part 6 of Article 6 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On the Organisation of Labour Relations under Martial Law’ dated 15 March 2022 No. 2136-IX, during the period of martial law, the provisions of Article 73 of the Labour Code do not apply.
This means that there are no official public holidays or non-working days during this period. The article itself remains in force and will come back into effect once martial law has ended.
This has no impact on 16 July, as it was not a public holiday even in peacetime. A reduction in working hours, the organisation of a festive event or the payment of a bonus to mark a professional holiday are possible only at the employer’s discretion (by order of the manager or under the terms of a collective agreement).
International Accountant’s Day (10 November)
10 November (which falls on a Tuesday in 2026) is not recognised by any Ukrainian legislation. This date is also not included in the official list of UN international days (10 November on the UN list is World Science Day for Peace and Development — World Science Day for Peace and Development).
The origin of the date 10 November is linked to the publication in 1494 of Luca Pacioli’s work ‘Summa de arithmetica, geometria, proportioni et proportionalita’, in which the principles of double-entry bookkeeping were systematically set out for the first time. This is the version accepted in professional circles, but it has no formal regulatory confirmation.
| Characteristic | 16 July | 10 November |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Official professional holiday in Ukraine | Informal international date |
| Act | Decree No. 662/2004 (as amended on 24 April 2018) | No official act exists |
| Who is celebrated | Accountants and auditors | All accounting professionals (informally) |
| Day off | No | No |
Congratulations on Accountants’ and Auditors’ Day
Below are 18 ready-made congratulatory messages, categorised by tone and recipient.
Official — from management
Dear colleagues! Happy Accountant and Auditor Day. Your precision keeps the company within the law, and ensures management’s decisions are based on solid figures. Thank you for your work, which is only noticed when it is flawless.
I congratulate the accounting department on their professional holiday! Every closed accounting period, every report submitted and every hryvnia verified contributes to the stability of our organisation. Wishing you good health and smooth quarterly reports!
Dear colleagues, happy Accountants’ and Auditors’ Day! You translate business transactions into a language that is clear to both the owner and the state. May this language always sound confident and convincing.
I would like to congratulate our company’s accountants and auditors on their professional holiday. Every day, you make decisions where the cost of a mistake is measured in both money and reputation. Thank you for your patience and high level of professionalism.
Dear auditors, congratulations on our shared professional day! An independent opinion is valuable precisely because it cannot be bought. Please continue to uphold this standard.
Happy Accountants’ and Auditors’ Day! I wish you financial statements without clarifications, audits without comments, and a team that always submits source documents on time.
Short messages — via messenger
Happy Accountant’s Day! May the debits always balance with the credits, and may the working day end on time.
Happy professional holiday! May your reporting periods be stress-free and may there be no last-minute rush on the eve of the deadline.
Happy Accountants’ and Auditors’ Day! Have an easy month-end and grateful managers.
Congratulations! May all assets and invoices arrive signed and right on time.
Happy professional holiday! Accurate figures, a reliable accounting programme and a holiday that no one will interrupt with a phone call.
Happy Accountant’s Day! May the balance sheet always balance first time round.
With a touch of humour
Happy Accountant’s Day! May the till balance out faster than your colleagues can ask for an advance.
Congratulations! May your counterparties send their documents themselves — without reminders, phone calls or emails copied to the manager.
Happy professional holiday! I hope the printer gets stuck on anything other than the document you need right now.
Happy Accountant and Auditor’s Day! May requests to do something ‘without paperwork’ always remain just a joke.
Congratulations! May updates to the accounting software be released after the report has been submitted, rather than an hour before the deadline!
Happy professional holiday! Strong coffee, a stable internet connection and complete silence on the phone on the day the accounting period closes.
Tip: In HR orders, official letters and greetings on company letterhead, use the full official name: ‘Accountant and Auditor Day’.
Accountant in the classification of professions
The job title in personnel orders and the establishment plan must correspond to the National Classifier of Ukraine DK 003:2010 ‘Classification of Professions’ (approved by Order No. 327 of the State Consumer Standards Service of Ukraine dated 28 July 2010).
The Classification is a valid legal act, and amendments to it are made by orders of the Ministry of Economy.
| Code | Name in the classifier |
|---|---|
| 1231 | Chief Accountant |
| 2411.2 | Accountant (with a specialist diploma) |
| 3433 | Accountant |
Practical advice: Before publishing a job vacancy or drawing up a personnel order, be sure to check the job title against DK 003:2010 to avoid discrepancies in employment records and reporting.
Accountant jobs on Injobe
Specialised job section on Injobe — ‘Consulting, Accounting, Auditing’. See the current list via the link.
- CV — structure and ready-made template: CV template.
- All current vacancies on the website can be found on the vacancies page.
Related professional dates in July
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July | Ukrainian Statehood Day | public holiday pursuant to Art. 73 of the Labour Code |
| 16 July | Accountant and Auditor Day | professional holiday, Decree No. 662/2004 |
| 29 July | State Financial Control Authority Employees’ Day | professional holiday, Decree No. 441/2026 |
Note: State Financial Control Authority Employees’ Day — a new professional holiday established by Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 441/2026 of 26 May 2026.
