Builders' Day

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Dates of Builders' Day
2026 Various Aug 9 RussiaSun, Aug 9Observances Holiday UkraineSun, Aug 9Observances Holiday 2025 Various Aug 10 RussiaSun, Aug 10Observances Holiday UkraineSun, Aug 10Observances Holiday 2024 Various Aug 11 RussiaSun, Aug 11Observances Holiday UkraineSun, Aug 11Observances Holiday 2023 Various Aug 13 RussiaSun, Aug 13Observances Holiday UkraineSun, Aug 13Observances Holiday 2022 Various Aug 14 RussiaSun, Aug 14Observances Holiday UkraineSun, Aug 14Observances Holiday
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Find out the dates, history and traditions of Builders' Day.
Where is Builders' Day observed in 2026?
RussiaAug 9 UkraineAug 9

The Day of the Builder first became a holiday in the Soviet Union on August 12th 1956. According to the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, it was required to be observed on the second Sunday of August.

This day is the traditional "dedication to builders" and has its own set of traditions. New builders should try "a peck of salt", which is bread and salt. They should hold their hands over a fire, in order to understand how hot the work is that awaits him. They should put on a safety helmet and pronounce the words of the oath. Though different regions may have their own traditions and symbols.

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