Estonia Public Holidays 2026
Estonia observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Observance |
| Feb 2 | Monday | Anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty | Observance |
| Feb 24 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Mar 14 | Saturday | Native Language Day | Observance |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | National Flag Day | Observance |
| Jun 14 | Sunday | Day of Mourning and Commemoration | Observance |
| Jun 23 | Tuesday | Victory Day | Public |
| Jun 24 | Wednesday | Midsummer Day | Public |
| Aug 20 | Thursday | Day of Restoration of Independence | Public |
| Aug 23 | Sunday | European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism | Observance |
| Sep 13 | Sunday | Grandparents Day | Observance |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | Resistance Fighting Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Nov 16 | Monday | Day of Declaration of Sovereignty | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Estonia
Public holidays in Estonia are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Estonia have in 2026?
- Estonia has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Estonia?
- The next public holiday in Estonia is Day of Restoration of Independence on August 20, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Estonia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Estonia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.