Day of the motorist and road builder
October 26, Sunday
Date of celebration
In Ukraine, Driver and Road Workers Day is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of October.
Main goals
* to express gratitude to employees of the automotive transport and road sector;
* to emphasize the importance of road safety and compliance with traffic rules;
* to draw public attention to the development of transport infrastructure;
* to enhance the prestige of professions related to automotive transport and road construction.
Traditions and events
The holiday includes various activities:
* ceremonial meetings and congratulations for industry workers;
* awarding the best drivers, engineers, and road workers for professional achievements;
* exhibitions of modern vehicles and innovative road technologies;
* conferences, seminars, and roundtables on safety and transport industry development;
* festive events in organizations and educational institutions focused on transport.
Significance for society
Driver and Road Workers Day emphasizes the importance of professions related to the transport sector for the country's economic and social development. The holiday promotes road culture, traffic safety, and professional skills of industry employees.
Day of the motorist and road builder in other years
- 2022 October 24, Monday
- 2023 October 29, Sunday
- 2024 October 27, Sunday
- 2026 October 25, Sunday