Railroad Workers' Day is observed in Ukraine every November 4. This official professional holiday was established by President Leonid Kravchuk in 1993 and was originally celebrated on the first Sunday in August until it was moved to November 4 in 2002. The date was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first train from Vienna to Lviv on November 4, 1861, a city historically significant to Ukraine. The tradition of celebrating this day dates back to the late 19th century in the Russian Empire and continued through the Soviet era. On this day, employees of Ukrainian Railways are congratulated by their seniors and government officials, with some receiving special awards for their dedication and achievements in the field.