The Day of Local Self-Government is observed in Ukraine every December 7. Established by President Leonid Kuchma in 2000, this official professional holiday recognizes the achievements of local self-government bodies and encourages their continued development. The date commemorates the adoption of the Law “On the Local Councils of People's Deputies of the Ukrainian SSR and Local Self-Government” in 1990. According to the Constitution of Ukraine, local self-government allows territorial communities to independently address local issues within the framework of existing legislation. While it is a professional holiday for employees of local self-government bodies, it is not a non-working holiday unless it falls on a weekend, and celebrations typically involve gatherings with co-workers and family rather than large public festivities.