Ukrainian Music Day
| Ukrainian Music Day | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Observed by | Ukraine |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Celebration of Ukrainian music and musical heritage |
| Date | Third Saturday of September |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Music of Ukraine |
Ukrainian Music Day (Ukrainian: День української музики, romanized: Den’ ukrayins’koyi muzyky) is a national commemorative day in Ukraine observed annually on the third Saturday of September. It was established by the Verkhovna Rada on 27 May 2026 to honor Ukrainian musical heritage, composers, performers, and the contemporary music industry.[1]
History
The initiative to establish Ukrainian Music Day was proposed by representatives of Ukraine's music sector, including organizations involved in copyright and neighbouring rights management.[2] The date was chosen in reference to the first Chervona Ruta festival, held in September 1989, which played an important role in the development of contemporary Ukrainian music.[3] On 27 May 2026, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Resolution No. 4884‑IX "On the establishment of Ukrainian Music Day", establishing it as an annual observance on the third Saturday of September.[4][5]
Purpose
The commemorative day aims to recognize the contribution of Ukrainian composers, performers, musicians, and music industry professionals to Ukrainian culture and identity.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Svitlana Kravchenko (2026-05-27). "Ukrainian Music Day to be established in Ukraine — the Verkhovna Rada adopts resolution". Babel. Archived from the original on 2026-05-28.
- ↑ "Ukraine to introduce Ukrainian Music Day, to be celebrated on the third Saturday of September". HMH News. 2026-05-27. Archived from the original on 2026-05-28.
- ↑ "Ukraine to celebrate Ukrainian Music Day: the date was chosen in honor of Chervona Ruta". UNN. 2026-05-27. Archived from the original on 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Svitlana Kravchenko (2026-05-27). "Ukrainian Music Day to be established in Ukraine — the Verkhovna Rada adopts resolution". Babel. Archived from the original on 2026-05-28.
- ↑ Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine No. 4884‑IX, 27 May 2026 — original text in Ukrainian
- ↑ "Ukraine to introduce Ukrainian Music Day, to be celebrated on the third Saturday of September". HMH News. 2026-05-27. Archived from the original on 2026-05-28.