Due to the effect of martial law in Ukraine, the majority of the country's residents will be left without a traditional weekend for the New Year 2025. This applies not only to workers in many fields, but also to banks, which, although they will work, but with some peculiarities.
Working hours of banks and SEPs
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) announced that the electronic payment system (EPS) will remain available 24/7 during the winter holidays, but some services will be limited.
December 30:
- Banks and SEP will work as usual.
- Payments in foreign currency through the State Treasury Service and Ukreximbank will be made until 13:00.
- Operations for repayment and service of the national debt in the national currency are possible until 4:00 p.m.
December 31 and January 1:
- SEP works in standard mode.
- Sending payment messages to/from the State Treasury Service is limited.
The NBU emphasizes that banks must ensure uninterrupted operation of ATMs and a sufficient supply of cash in cash registers.
"PrivatBank" in most branches will work according to the standard schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a lunch break from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. However, at some points, the ticket offices will be closed on January 1. Current information can be found on the bank's official website or using the interactive map.
"Oschadbank" will also work as usual - from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. without a lunch break. However, the schedule may differ in different regions, so customers are advised to check the information through the bank's official resource.
What should customers consider?
- Check the work schedule of a specific branch. Most bank points operate as usual, but regional exceptions are possible.
- Plan cash and non-cash transactions in advance. Access to some government payments may be restricted during public holidays.
- Use online services. All core services, including transfers, will continue to be available through mobile apps.
Despite the state of war and the absence of traditional holiday weekends, Ukrainian banks are making efforts to ensure the stable operation of the financial system even during the winter holidays.
