Public holidays in Estonia, 2026
12 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Estonia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 24 February | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 5 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 24 May | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 23 June | Victory Day | Tuesday |
| 24 June | Midsummer Day | Wednesday |
| 20 August | Day of Restoration of Independence | Thursday |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Estonia have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Estonia?
Christmas Eve, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.