| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-02-24 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | May Day | National |
| 2026-05-24 | Pentecost | National |
| 2026-06-23 | Victory Day | National |
| 2026-06-24 | Midsummer Day | National |
| 2026-08-20 | Independence Restoration Day | National |
| 2026-12-24 | Christmas Eve | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | Second Day of Christmas | National |
How many public holidays does Estonia have in 2026?
Estonia has 12 public holidays in 2026: 12 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 26 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in March, July, September, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Estonia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Estonia 2026
Estonia's public holidays create 3 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 3 - Sun 5 April: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Sunday 5 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: May Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Thu 24 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Eve (4-day weekend, Thursday 24 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Estonia 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Estonia is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Europe for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Estonia: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Estonia in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Estonia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Estonia (2026)
Our Estonia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the central feast of the Christian year, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus three days after the crucifixion. In many countries it is a public holiday, though in others the legal holiday falls on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The date is movable, set by the Council of Nicaea as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox, so it ranges from 22 March to 25 April.
May Day
May Day on 1 May is both an ancient spring festival and, in most countries, International Workers' Day. The labour observance grew from the campaign for an eight hour working day and the events surrounding the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886. Older customs, especially in Northern Europe, include maypole dancing, bonfires and the crowning of a May queen. In the United Kingdom the first Monday in May is a separate bank holiday.