Day of Civil Defense Workers of Ukraine

What day is it?

On September 17, Ukrainian employees who participate in the civil protection of the population of our country celebrate their professional holiday – Rescuer’s Day or Day of Civil Defense Workers of Ukraine.

How did the idea to celebrate the Day of Civil Defense Workers of Ukraine (Rescuer Day) come about?

Workers of rescue services have always been respected in Ukraine. So, in the period 1995-2004, firefighters celebrated their professional holiday. It was an official holiday introduced by the Decree of the President of Ukraine.

In 1998, our rescuers first celebrated their official professional holiday called “Rescuer’s Day”. At first, the celebration was held at the end of October, namely on the last Saturday of October.


In the summer of 2004, the President of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, signed a decree canceling Firefighter’s Day and Rescuer’s Day. Instead, a single professional holiday was introduced for the various rescue services. It was called the Day of Civil Defense Workers and was celebrated on September 17 in the period from 2004 to 2007. An interesting fact: in connection with such changes in 2004, firefighters celebrated their professional holiday twice.

In the autumn of 2008, the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, issued a Decree on the cancellation of the Day of Civil Defense Workers and the introduction of the Day of the Rescuer. Today, this holiday has an official name – Day of the Savior and an unofficial name – Day of Civil Defense Workers of Ukraine.

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But this holiday is not limited only to the circle of professional rescuers, as this day can be celebrated by anyone who took part in any rescue operations or in the liquidation of the consequences of emergencies of any nature. If a person saved the life or health of another person, then you can also congratulate him on the Savior’s Day.

Frequent Questions and answers on the Day of Civil Defense Workers of Ukraine (Day of the Rescuer)

Who should be congratulated on the Day of the Savior of Ukraine?

If among your acquaintances there are people who work in emergency and rescue services, firefighters, workers of special rescue services or citizens who participated in rescue operations to protect the health and lives of others, then you can congratulate them on the Day of the Rescuer of Ukraine.

Congratulations on the Day of Civil Defense Workers of Ukraine

Шановні працівники цивільного захисту, пожежники та рятувальники, прийміть наші найщиріші привітання з вашим щорічним професійним святом. З Днем рятувальника вас! Цей день невипадково відзначається всією країною на загальнодержавному рівні. Так кожен громадянин України може визнати неоцінену заслугу кожного мужнього рятувальника. Адже цю професію обирають люди відважні, сильні духом, ті, які ставлять добробут, здоров’я та життя інших людей вище від своїх особистих інтересів. Ми безмежно вдячні вам за те, що ви постійно знаходитеся в бойовій готовності та можете в будь-яку хвилину дати відсіч незваному лиху та прибігти на допомогу тим, хто її потребує. 
Бажаємо, щоб ваш святковий день приніс вам надію на краще, більше здоров’я та менше складних завдань. Нехай Бог захищає вас від лиха та допомагає у здійсненні ваших обов’язків.

Ваша професія є надзвичайно важкою, ви щодня готові боротися з лихом, часто наражаєте себе на небезпеку. Ціною власного життя та здоров’я ви впевнено вступаєте в бій з катастрофами на виробництві, природним лихом, терористичним актом тощо. Ви занурюється у вогонь та воду, щоб надати своєчасну та гідну допомогу своїм співгромадянам. 
Тож бажаємо вам міцного здоров’я, наснаги до роботи, успіхів в житті та праці. Нехай Бог оберігає вас і дає вам сили до подальших великих звершень.

What to give on Savior’s Day?

This profession is chosen by courageous, courageous people with a sense of personal duty. Therefore, gifts should be appropriate. Here are examples of presentations with a professional connotation:


  • A diploma for bravery is a great gift idea for a dad, husband or brother on Civil Defense Day.
  • Wall or wrist clock. It is a symbolic gift that indicates the importance of every minute in the rescue work.
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Postcards with the Day of the rescuer!

How to celebrate the Day of Civil Defense Workers of Ukraine (Day of the Rescuer)?

On this day, representatives of the profession receive greetings from management and officials of local and national importance. The most diligent rescuers are awarded medals, orders, diplomas for bravery and special services to the state.

Rescuers try to spend their professional holiday with family or among colleagues at a corporate holiday.

When will we celebrate the Day of Civil Defense Workers of Ukraine (Day of the Rescuer)?

Year Date Weekday
2021 September 17 Friday
2022 September 17 Saturday
2023 September 17 Sunday
2024 September 17 Tuesday
2025 September 17 Wednesday

Day of Civil Defense Workers of Ukraine (Day of the Rescuer)

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