A country in Northern Europe that borders the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland, Estonia has diverse terrain that spans 45,226 km² across rocky beaches, forests and lakes. The population of Estonia is estimated at 1.325 million.
Public holidays in Estonia consist of religious and national holidays observed by Estonians across the country.
| Dates | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Feb 24 | Independence Day |
| Apr 3 | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Easter Sunday |
| May 1 | Spring Day |
| May 24 | Pentecost Sunday |
| Jun 23 | Victory Day |
| Jun 24 | St. John’s Day |
| Aug 20 | Independence Restoration Day |
| Oct 17 | Ethnicity Day |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Estonia that commemorates the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
Independence Day
The Estonian Independence Day commemorates the anniversary of the declaration of independence that founded the Republic of Estonia.
Good Friday
Good Friday is observed by Christians around the world, commemorating the death and crucifixion of Jesus.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is an important Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
Spring Day
Also known as Labor Day, in Estonia, this holiday commemorates the efforts and achievements of the labor movement.
Pentecost Sunday
Also known as Whit Sunday, this day commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
Victory Day
Victory Day in Estonia marks the key victory in the Battle of Võnnu near Latvia in 1919.
St. John’s Day
St. John’s Day celebrates the birthday of St. John the Baptist, who is said to have been born 6 months before Jesus.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus, in accordance with the Gregorian Calendar.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is observed the day after Christmas and is said to signify the empty boxes left over from Christmas presents.
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