Public Holidays in Estonia 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Estonia's statutory calendar is compact and clearly defined by law. It combines independence anniversaries, Midsummer celebrations and Christian holidays.
Estonia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 24 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| Jun 23 | Tuesday | Victory Day |
| Jun 24 | Wednesday | Midsummer Day |
| Aug 20 | Thursday | Day of Restoration of Independence |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
All listed 2027 dates follow Estonia's statutory framework; no provisional dates are required.
Independence, Victory Day and Midsummer 2026
Independence Day is 24 February. Victory Day on 23 June leads directly into Midsummer Day on 24 June, one of Estonia's most important annual holiday periods.
Holiday Rules in Estonia
The Public Holidays and Days of National Importance Act defines the national day and public holidays. Separate days of national importance are commemorative but are not automatically days off.
Estonia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 24 February.
- Victory Day and Midsummer create a two-day June holiday period.
- Christmas Eve is a statutory public holiday.
- Days of national importance are not the same as public holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Estonia Independence Day?
It is observed on 24 February.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday?
Yes. 24 December is a statutory public holiday.
What is the difference between a public holiday and a day of national importance?
The law lists them separately; days of national importance are commemorative and are not automatically days of rest.
When is Midsummer Day?
It is fixed on 24 June.
Sources & methodology
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Official legislation defining Estonia's national and public holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.