What is the curfew in different regions of Ukraine in 2026?

Due to the current martial law in Ukraine, a curfew has been imposed. Find out what exactly is prohibited, in which regions of Ukraine restrictions apply, and where there is no curfew in 2026

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In connection with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by russia, a curfew has been introduced. It applies to the entire territory of the country, but restrictions vary by region.

In this article, we will look at how the length of the curfew varies depending on the region, what exactly is prohibited for citizens, and what relaxations were introduced in 2026.

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What is a curfew in Ukraine?

A curfew is a period during which people are prohibited from being on the street and in other public places without specially issued passes and certificates.

Important! If an air raid warning is issued in a settlement during curfew, citizens must take their identification documents and go to the nearest shelter.

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Curfews in Ukraine in 2026

● Kyiv and Kyiv region: 00:00 - 05:00

● Lviv and Lviv region: 00:00 - 05:00

● Odesa and Odesa region: 00:00 - 05:00

● Kharkiv and Kharkiv region: 00:00 – 05:00 (in settlements of Dergachiv and Lipetsk communities, restrictions are in effect from 17:00 to 09:00)

● Dnipro and Dnipro region: 00:00 - 05:00 (except for three districts: in Nikopol district, the curfew is in effect from 23:00 to 04:00, in Samarovsky district - from 23:00 to 05:00 (in the city of Samara - from 00:00 to 05:00), and in Synelnykovskiy district - from 21:00 to 05:00)

● Vinnytsia and Vinnytsia region: 00:00 - 05:00

● Lutsk and Volyn region: 00:00 - 05:00

● Zhytomyr and Zhytomyr region: 00:00 - 05:00

● Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia region: 23:00 - 05:00 (from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in the Kushugum community of Zaporizhia district and in Vasylivka and Polohivka districts)

● Ivano-Frankivsk and Ivano-Frankivsk region: 00:00 - 05:00

● Kropyvnytskyi and Kirovohrad region: 00:00 - 04:00

● Mykolaiv and Mykolaiv region: 00:00 - 05:00 (except for Ochakiv - 23:00 - 05:00)

● Poltava and Poltava region: 00:00 - 04:00

● Rivne and Rivne region: 00:00 - 05:00

● Ternopil and Ternopil region: 00:00 - 05:00

● Khmelnytskyi and Khmelnytskyi region: 00:00 - 05:00

● Chernivtsi and Chernivtsi region: 00:00 - 04:00 (at the same time, additional restrictions apply outside of populated areas; you cannot be in such areas from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.)

● Cherkasy and Cherkasy region: 00:00 - 04:00

● Sumy and Sumy region: 00:00 - 05:00 

● Chernihiv and Chernihiv region: 00:00 - 04:00

● Kherson and Kherson region: 21:00 – 05:00

● Donetsk and Donetsk region: 21:00 - 05:00 (in settlements located 10 kilometers or less from the front line, the curfew lasts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

● Luhansk and Luhansk region: 21:00 - 05:00

● There is no curfew in Uzhhorod and Zakarpattia region.

Public transport does not operate during the curfew in the settlements. However, this does not apply to trains, they run according to their schedule.

In addition, metro stations in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih remain available to citizens as shelters around the clock. 

For more information on what a curfew is and why you shouldn't be afraid of it, follow this link.

Special curfew rules in 2026

In the winter of 2026, temporary relaxations of the curfew were in effect in Ukraine due to risks in the energy sector. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a corresponding decision, allowing regional military administrations to flexibly change restrictions during emergencies.

In particular, in Kyiv and Kyiv region, the curfew remained from 00:00 to 05:00, but residents were allowed to move at night in exceptional cases - for example, when traveling to "Invincibility Points" or when returning home from a night train. Businesses that are registered as "Invincibility Points" were also allowed to operate during this time.

Similar relaxations were also in effect in Mykolaiv region. The authorities noted that the police could be more loyal to people seeking warmth or heading to safe places.

As of April 2026, such relaxations are not applied, however, the mechanism for their introduction is preserved and can be used again if necessary.

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Please note! When planning a trip to Ukraine, first of all, you need to take care of an appropriate insurance policy, as any foreign insurance automatically terminates after crossing the Ukrainian border. In this case, we recommend that you take out insurance specifically covering military risks, which will cover not only standard medical care/treatment/diagnosis, etc. but also accidents and injuries caused by passive or direct military risks.

You can take out such insurance on the Visit Ukraine website. Follow the link and choose an insurance policy with the appropriate coverage and indemnity amount for the required period.

We remind you! To plan a trip to Ukraine, a foreigner needs to solve many issues related to entry and stay in the country. Learn all about the peculiarities of traveling to Ukraine in 2026, as well as what is important to consider before planning a trip.

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