“Today, November 6, 2025, Ukraine celebrates the liberation of Kyiv from the Nazi occupiers. The world celebrates the International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, and Sweden celebrates King Gustav Adolf’s Memorial Day and National Flag Day. UA.NEWS has collected information about holidays and commemorative events on November 6, 2025. Commemorative events on November 6”, — write on: ua.news
Today, November 6, 2025, Ukraine celebrates the liberation of Kyiv from the Nazi occupiers. The world celebrates the International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, and Sweden celebrates King Gustav Adolf’s Memorial Day and National Flag Day.
UA.NEWS collected information about holidays and commemorative events on November 6, 2025.
Memorable events November 6, 2025 in Ukraine
November 6, 1943 was the date of the official liberation of Kyiv from the Nazi occupiers, after which the city came under the control of the Soviet authorities. On that day, the troops of the 1st Ukrainian Front of the Red Army liberated Kyiv from the German-fascist occupation during the Kyiv offensive operation. This event became a key stage in the battle for the Dnipro and the liberation of the entire territory of Ukraine from the Nazi invaders.
Kyiv was under German occupation for 778 days — from September 19, 1941 to November 6, 1943. During this time, the city became a key outpost of the Wehrmacht’s defensive line – the so-called “Eastern Wall”, which was supposed to stop the Soviet offensive on Right-Bank Ukraine.
International holidays on November 6, 2025
On November 6, the world celebrates the International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. It was established by resolution A/RES/56/4 of the UN General Assembly on November 5, 2001. The UN General Assembly emphasized that armed conflicts cause significant damage to the environment, the consequences of which persist for a long time after their end. Ecosystems are destroyed, natural resources are depleted, and the negative impact often goes beyond the borders of one country and affects not only current but also future generations. Any war, regardless of its causes, brings untold suffering to humanity and is capable of destroying in a matter of minutes all that was created over years and even generations.
Also, on November 6, the whole world celebrates Saxophone Day. This event originated in the USA and is called National Saxophone Day, but has worldwide support and recognition among saxophone fans. The date of the celebration was chosen in honor of the birthday of Adolf Sax, who invented and designed the saxophone based on the clarinet in the 1840s. Sax sought to fill the tonal gaps between sections with a flexible and powerful wind instrument.
In Sweden, on November 6, King Gustav Adolf Memorial Day and National Flag Day are celebrated. King Gustav Adolf (December 9, 1594, Stockholm – November 6, 1632, Lützen, Saxony) became not only an outstanding ruler of Sweden, but also one of the key figures in European history. His military and political reforms laid the foundations for the Swedish Empire, which expanded its borders to all of Northern and Central Europe. Gustav Adolf also changed the course of the Thirty Years’ War, in which Sweden became one of the main powers in the fight against the Habsburg monarchy.
Church holidays on November 6, 2025
Today, November 6, believers celebrate the day of memory of the holy confessor Paul, Archbishop of Tsargorod. The future archbishop came from a pious and modest family in Constantinople. Early joined the church service, distinguished by intelligence, gentleness and firm loyalty to the Orthodox tradition. Gradually, he gained deep authority among the clergy of the capital, which later determined his vocation to archpastoral ministry.
After the death of Saint Alexander of Constantinople, the clergy and the people unanimously elected Paul as his successor. Arians, relying on the favor of Emperor Constantius II, categorically did not recognize Paul. His ordination was the beginning of long persecutions. After his accession to the throne, Paul openly preached Orthodox doctrine, condemning Arian distortions of the faith. This caused strong pressure from the Arian party. By order of the emperor, the saint was expelled from Constantinople, and an Arian was appointed in his place.
Angel Day is November 6, 2025
The name day is celebrated on July 6 Anatoly, Arsen, Vasyl, Viktor, Gavrilo, Herman, Konstantin, Luka, Nikita, Mykola, Pavlo, Efrosinia, Klaudia, Nina and Oleksandra.
The talisman of a person born on November 6 is an amethyst. This precious mineral represents inner generosity, purity of intention, poise and steadfast devotion. People associated with this gem were considered balanced, calm and, at the same time, nobly proud.
We will remind you that in November 2025, Ukrainians will work according to the usual schedule – a five-day work week and two days off. There are no additional holidays or postponed rest days, because all public and religious dates fall on weekdays.
November is a month of spiritual peace, thanksgiving and prayer. In the Orthodox calendar, this period is full of important events dedicated to saints, archangels and preparation for the Christmas fast.
On November 4, 2025, Ukraine celebrated the Day of Railway Workers. Italy celebrates World War I Victory Day, the US celebrates National Candy Day, and archaeologists celebrate King Tutankhamun Day.
