Estonia’s National and Traditional Holidays

Key Dates on the Estonian Calendar

National Public Holidays

• Feb 24: Independence Day (1918 declaration)
• May 1: Spring Day / May Day
• Jun 23: Victory Day (Battle of Võnnu 1919)
• Aug 20: Restoration of Independence Day (1991)

Other Widely Observed Days

• Dec 25–26: Christmas
• Mar 8: International Women’s Day
• Apr 1: April Fools’ Day
• Apr 23: St. George’s Day (spring festival)
• Jun 24: Midsummer Day (Jaanipäev) – major bonfire celebrations
• Nov 1: All Saints’ Day
• Jun 1–7 (every 5 years): Estonian Song & Dance Festival
• Nov 2–8: Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival