On 24 August 2026 Ukraine marks 35 years of independence. This page is about that Ukrainian date, not a holiday in another country. Brands that post for the day need a result people can check, not a screenshot of a random scroll.
The same SOM procedure works on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads: rules in the post, a random draw from comments, a Stories certificate, and a public results link.
Why the date changes the post
Independence Day is 24 August. In 2026 the anniversary is a round number, so empty promises get more comments, and a draw without a published method looks weaker.
- A contest without a named selection method starts arguments.
- A “random” scroll on a phone is no longer enough.
- The result has to outlive Stories. Stories disappear in 24 hours.
What to show besides the prize
- rules published before the start;
- one person = one entry;
- a random choice the service can repeat;
- a Stories certificate;
- a public results link;
- the same result on the brand site.
How to run it
- Put the prize, end date, winner count, and the tool name in the post — for example: “we pick the winner with SOM — it-som.net”.
- Paste the public post link on the SOM homepage, filter duplicates, run the draw.
- Publish the Stories certificate the day you announce.
- Keep the public results link in Highlights or the announcement post.
- Repeat date, prize, winner, and the link on the brand site.
An Instagram password is not needed for a standard draw. Free check: 3 giveaways a day, up to 100 comments. August 2026 UAH pack prices, if they are on, live on the promo page.
FAQ
How do I pick a winner from comments in 2026? Load comments from a public post, drop duplicates, run a random draw in SOM, then publish the Stories certificate and the public results link.
Is Stories enough? No. Stories disappear in 24 hours. Duplicate the result on the site.
What should the rules say? Entry action, dates, winner count, and the tool.
Do I need an Instagram password? No for a standard draw from a public link.
