Summary of Estonian Holidays

Main public holidays

New Year’s Day: January 1st is a global holiday, and Estonians celebrate the arrival of the new year with their family and friends.

Easter: The specific date of Easter varies from year to year, but it is usually in spring. Easter is one of the most important festivals in Christianity, and Estonians will participate in religious ceremonies and have dinner with their families on this day.

Spring Holiday: May 1st is the spring holiday in Estonia, and people will go out and enjoy the spring sunshine.

Victory Day: June 23rd is the day to commemorate the victory of World War II. Estonians will hold various commemorative activities to commemorate the martyrs.

Midsummer’s Day: June 24th is one of the most important traditional festivals in Estonia. People will light bonfires and dance traditional dances to celebrate the arrival of summer.

Other special holidays

Independence Day: February 24, this is an important day for Estonia to regain its independence.

Good Friday: The Friday before Easter, an important Christian commemoration day.

First Easter holiday: The first Sunday after Easter.

First Feast of Pentecost: It is an important Christian festival, celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Influencing factors

Religious beliefs: As a Christian country, many holidays in Estonia are related to Christianity.

Historical events: Many holidays are related to historical events in Estonia, such as Independence Day and Victory Day.

Seasonal changes: Holidays such as Spring Break and Midsummer Festival are closely related to seasonal changes.

Warm Tips:

During the holidays, many shops and institutions will adjust their business hours or suspend business. When planning to travel or conduct business activities in Estonia, please understand the local holiday arrangements in advance so that you can better plan your itinerary.