Estonia public holidays 2026

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1. Thu, 01 Jan 2026New Year's Day

   Estonia’s supplied 2026 calendar lists 1 January as uusaasta (New Year’s Day) and classifies it as public. New Year’s Day is the first day of the Gregorian calendar year; that calendar fact is general rather than a description of specifically Estonian customs. The entry establishes the listed date and name, but the supplied material does not document local observances or independently verify the holiday’s legal scope across Estonia.

2. Tue, 24 Feb 2026Independence Day

   Estonia’s calendar lists 24 February as iseseisvuspäev and a public holiday. The supplied country-specific account identifies it formally as the Republic of Estonia’s anniversary and says it commemorates publication of the Declaration of Independence in Tallinn on 24 February 1918, establishing the republic. It also describes the date as Estonia’s National Day. The available material establishes historical significance, though it does not detail how different communities mark it in 2026.

3. Fri, 03 Apr 2026Good Friday

   Estonia’s calendar lists suur reede (Good Friday) as a public holiday on 3 April 2026. In Christian tradition, Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus and falls during Holy Week. Its date varies from year to year with the Easter calendar. These details explain the religious meaning of the day generally; the supplied material does not establish particular Estonian services, customs, or the holiday’s precise legal scope.

4. Sun, 05 Apr 2026Easter Sunday

   The supplied Estonia calendar lists 5 April 2026 as ülestõusmispühade 1. püha (Easter Sunday) and classifies it as public. Easter Sunday is the Christian feast celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, and its date changes from year to year. No contextual source was supplied for this entry, so the material does not establish Estonia-specific customs or independently verify legal coverage beyond the calendar listing. Further local or legal detail should be checked against an authoritative Estonian source.

5. Fri, 01 May 2026Spring Day

   Estonia’s supplied calendar lists 1 May as kevadpüha (Spring Day) and classifies it as public. The accompanying general description characterizes Spring Day as a holiday marking the arrival of the spring season, observed on different dates in different countries. That broad account does not explain the holiday’s specific history, customs, or meaning in Estonia. The listed date and classification are clear, but local details and nationwide legal scope are not independently established by the supplied material.

6. Sun, 24 May 2026Pentecost

   Estonia’s calendar lists nelipühade 1. püha (Pentecost) as a public holiday on 24 May 2026. In Christian tradition, Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ followers and occurs on the 49th day after Easter. Because its date depends on Easter, it is a movable feast. The supplied context explains the religious observance generally but does not describe particular Estonian practices or independently confirm the holiday’s precise legal scope.

7. Tue, 23 Jun 2026Victory Day

   Estonia’s supplied calendar lists 23 June as võidupüha (Victory Day) and classifies it as public. The accompanying context explains that “Victory Day” is a name used in different countries for commemorations of victory or liberation. It does not identify the event commemorated by Estonia’s holiday, so a particular battle or historical account cannot be confirmed from these materials alone. The date and Estonian name are listed, while the specific national history and local observances remain to be verified.

8. Wed, 24 Jun 2026Midsummer Day

   Estonia’s supplied calendar lists 24 June as jaanipäev (Midsummer Day) and classifies it as public. The accompanying context describes Midsummer as a European celebration of the summer season, traditionally placed around the solstice period. It mentions outdoor gatherings as a common feature in some settings, but does not establish which customs are specifically Estonian. The calendar confirms the listed date and name; local practice and the holiday’s precise legal scope are not independently detailed in the supplied material.

9. Thu, 20 Aug 2026Day of Restoration of Independence

   Estonia’s calendar lists 20 August as taasiseseisvumispäev (Day of Restoration of Independence) and classifies it as public. The accompanying source describes independence days generally as annual commemorations connected with a nation’s independence or statehood. It does not provide the Estonian events behind this particular date or describe how the day is observed locally. The name and date are established by the calendar listing; specific historical details and independent confirmation of legal scope would require an Estonia-focused authoritative source.

10. Thu, 24 Dec 2026Christmas Eve

    Estonia’s supplied calendar lists 24 December as jõululaupäev (Christmas Eve) and classifies it as public. The accompanying context describes Christmas Eve generally as the day or evening before Christmas, the Christian festival commemorating Jesus’ birth. It notes that practices vary across communities and countries, so it does not establish which customs are specifically Estonian. The calendar supplies the listed date and name, while local observances and legal scope are not independently documented here.

11. Fri, 25 Dec 2026Christmas Day

    Estonia’s calendar lists 25 December as esimene jõulupüha (Christmas Day) and classifies it as public. The supplied context identifies Christmas as the Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and notes that it is recognized by many national governments and cultures. It does not describe specifically Estonian observances. The calendar establishes the listed Estonian date, local name, and classification; the supplied sources do not independently verify nationwide legal scope or explain local customs.

12. Sat, 26 Dec 2026Boxing Day

    Estonia’s calendar lists 26 December as teine jõulupüha and classifies it as public; the supplied English label is “Boxing Day.” The context describes Boxing Day as the day after Christmas and notes that some European countries call 26 December the second day of Christmas. It does not specifically name Estonia or establish Boxing Day customs there. The Estonian calendar name points to the second Christmas holiday, so the English label should not be read as evidence of local Boxing Day traditions.