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.
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Green marks the celebrations, which change date.
13 December
• In the area of the modern Vinnitsa region, Mykola Leontovych (1877/12/13 – 1921/01/23) was born – Ukrainian composer, choreographer, public person and music teacher. Author of well-known edits of Ukrainian folk songs for choirs.
• The world's first Muslim republic was declared in Bakhchisarai (1917).
• In the area of the modern Volyn region, Yevhen Sverstyuk was born (1928/12/13 – 2014/12/01) – Ukrainian writer, philosopher, system critic and public figure.
• Andriy Shevchenko became the best European football player of the year (2004).