Calendar of Ukrainian Name Days (День Ангела)

In Ukraine, Name Days (День ангела) are celebrated based on the feast days of Orthodox and Catholic saints after whom people are named. It’s a cherished tradition to congratulate friends and family on their Name Day. Below is a month-by-month guide to help you find the Day of Angel for popular Ukrainian names.

 

January

• 1st: Hryhorii (Григорій)

• 4th: Anastasiia (Анастасія)

• 7th: Ivan (Іван)

• 14th: Vasyl (Василь)

• 18th: Mykola (Микола)

• 25th: Tetiana (Тетяна)

February

• 1st: Maksym (Максим)

• 6th: Oksana (Оксана)

• 12th: Vasyl (Василь)

• 17th: Mykhailo (Михайло)

• 21st: Petro (Петро)

March

• 4th: Arkadii (Аркадій)

• 6th: Olha (Ольга)

• 15th: Mykola (Микола)

• 17th: Dmytro (Дмитро)

• 25th: Mariia (Марія)

April

• 2nd: Ivan (Іван)

• 7th: Bohdan (Богдан)

• 8th: Sofiia (Софія)

• 23rd: Oleksandr (Олександр)

• 25th: Vira (Віра)

May

• 1st: Anton (Антон)

• 6th: Yurii (Юрій)

• 12th: Myroslav (Мирослав)

• 15th: Alina (Аліна)

• 22nd: Mykola (Микола)

June

• 1st: Ievhen (Євген)

• 6th: Olena (Олена)

• 14th: Arkadii (Аркадій)

• 22nd: Anatolii (Анатолій)

• 27th: Kyrylo (Кирило)

July

• 2nd: Yaroslav (Ярослав)

• 6th: Mykola (Микола)

• 17th: Andrii (Андрій)

• 24th: Olha (Ольга)

• 30th: Valentyna (Валентина)

August

• 3rd: Hanna (Ганна)

• 7th: Oleksii (Олексій)

• 11th: Roman (Роман)

• 15th: Vasyl (Василь)

• 24th: Danylo (Данило)

September

• 1st: Andrii (Андрій)

• 5th: Larysa (Лариса)

• 12th: Pavlo (Павло)

• 17th: Nataliia (Наталія)

• 30th: Sofiia (Софія)

October

• 1st: Iryna (Ірина)

• 6th: Petro (Петро)

• 14th: Bohdana (Богдана)

• 21st: Kyrylo (Кирило)

• 27th: Nazar (Назар)

November

• 4th: Dmytro (Дмитро)

• 8th: Anastasiia (Анастасія)

• 13th: Mykhailo (Михайло)

• 21st: Arkadii (Аркадій)

• 30th: Andrii (Андрій)

December

• 4th: Varvara (Варвара)

• 6th: Mykola (Микола)

• 13th: Andrii (Андрій)

• 19th: Mykola (Микола)

• 25th: Khrystyna (Христина)

How to Celebrate Name Days in Ukraine?

Unlike birthdays, Name Days are celebrated more modestly but with warm wishes and small gifts. Common ways to celebrate include:

✅ Sending a heartfelt greeting or a card

✅ Giving flowers or a small present

✅ Hosting a tea or dinner with family and friends

✅ Visiting a church for a special prayer

In Ukraine, Name Days remain an important tradition, bringing people closer through shared celebrations and meaningful connections.

Is Your Name in the Calendar?

Check the list and mark your Name Day! If you have friends or family with Ukrainian names, surprise them with a greeting on their special day.

Would you like a personalized Name Day reminder? Let us know in the comments!