Public Holidays in Estonia [2026]

Are you living in Estonia or going on holiday there? Here’s a list of the public holidays in Estonia you need to know in 2026, along with the next two years for easier planning.

Estonia has 12 public holidays each year. In 2026, 9 of those 12 holidays fall on weekdays, which can make a real difference when you are planning time off, business trips, or short breaks.

Whether you live in Estonia or are just visiting, it helps to keep an eye on public holidays and key dates in the calendar. On some of these days, offices, banks, and smaller businesses may be closed or work shorter hours.

Public holidays in Estonia in 2026

These dates match Estonia’s official list of public holidays and days of rest.

How many public holidays are observed in Estonia?

Estonia observes 12 public holidays. The list includes fixed-date holidays such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Victory Day, Midsummer Day, and Christmas, along with movable Christian holidays such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Pentecost.

For employees, Estonian law also makes clear that public holidays are treated separately from annual holiday entitlement.

The most popular holidays in Estonia

Some public holidays are especially visible in everyday life.

Independence Day on 24 February is one of the country’s main national dates and marks the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

Victory Day on 23 June and Midsummer Day on 24 June are closely linked and are among the best-known summer holidays in Estonia.

The Christmas period is also important, with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day all included in the public holiday calendar.

What the public holidays and days off are in Estonia

New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day is observed on 1 January and opens the holiday calendar in Estonia. It is a nationwide day off.

Independence Day

Independence Day is celebrated on 24 February and marks the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

Good Friday

Good Friday is one of Estonia’s movable public holidays and falls during the Easter period.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is also a public holiday in Estonia and appears on the official list of days of rest.

Spring Day / May Day

Observed on 1 May, this holiday is listed in Estonian law as a public holiday.

Pentecost

Pentecost is another movable public holiday in Estonia and falls on a Sunday.

Victory Day

Victory Day is observed on 23 June and comes just before Midsummer Day.

Midsummer Day

Midsummer Day is celebrated on 24 June and is one of the best-known summer public holidays in Estonia.

Day of Restoration of Independence

Observed on 20 August, this public holiday marks the restoration of Estonia’s independence.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve on 24 December is a public holiday in Estonia, unlike in many other European countries.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is observed on 25 December and is a national day off.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day on 26 December is the final public holiday in Estonia’s calendar year.

Public holidays in Estonia in 2027

These 2027 dates and weekdays match published Estonia holiday calendars.

Public holidays in Estonia in 2028

These 2028 dates and weekdays match published Estonia holiday calendars.

Conclusion

If you are planning work, travel, or time off in Estonia, the 2026 public holiday calendar is worth checking early. With several holidays falling next to weekends and the 2027 and 2028 tables included here, it is easier to plan ahead.

Last Updated on 04/05/2026