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Public holidays in Estonia
Estonia has twelve public holidays. Several — Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Whit Sunday — move with Easter each year, while Midsummer (Jaanipäev) on 24 June is the summer high point.
On public holidays most offices, banks and larger shops close or open only briefly; grocery hours are often shortened, especially at Midsummer and Christmas.
Estonia public holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 1 Jan | New Year's Day | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Tue, 24 Feb | Independence Day | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Fri, 3 Apr | Good Friday | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sun, 5 Apr | Easter Sunday | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Fri, 1 May | Spring Day (May Day) | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sun, 24 May | Whit Sunday (Pentecost) | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Tue, 23 Jun | Victory Day | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Wed, 24 Jun | Midsummer Day (Jaanipäev) | Public holiday | |
| Thu, 20 Aug | Day of Restoration of Independence | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Thu, 24 Dec | Christmas Eve | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Fri, 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sat, 26 Dec | Boxing Day | Public holiday | On a weekend |
Estonia public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 1 Jan | New Year's Day | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Wed, 24 Feb | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Good Friday | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sun, 28 Mar | Easter Sunday | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Sat, 1 May | Spring Day (May Day) | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Sun, 16 May | Whit Sunday (Pentecost) | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Wed, 23 Jun | Victory Day | Public holiday | |
| Thu, 24 Jun | Midsummer Day (Jaanipäev) | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Fri, 20 Aug | Day of Restoration of Independence | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Fri, 24 Dec | Christmas Eve | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sat, 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Sun, 26 Dec | Boxing Day | Public holiday | On a weekend |
Other countries
Finland
Finland's holidays blend fixed dates with Easter-linked and Saturday-based ones: Midsummer (juhannus) and All Saints' Day always land on a Saturday, and Independence Day is 6 December.
Latvia
Latvia marks Midsummer over two days — Līgo on 23 June and Jāņi on 24 June — alongside Easter (including Easter Monday) and the 18 November proclamation of the Republic.
Source: Curated from Estonia's official public-holiday calendar; moveable dates were derived and verified. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Estonia have?
Around 12 a year. See the full list below for 2026 and 2027.
Are shops open on public holidays in Estonia?
On public holidays most offices, banks and larger shops close or open only briefly; grocery hours are often shortened, especially at Midsummer and Christmas.
Plan around your days off
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