Best Days to Take Leave in Estonia 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Jun 22 to get 5 days off from Jun 20 to Jun 24. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Victory Day, Midsummer Day.
- Take Wed, Dec 23 to get 5 days off from Dec 23 to Dec 27. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day.
- Take Mon, Dec 28 to get 5 days off from Dec 24 to Dec 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day.
- Take Fri, Jan 2 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Mon, Feb 23 to get 4 days off from Feb 21 to Feb 24. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Independence Day.
Estonia 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 8 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2026-01-01, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Independence Day (2026-02-24, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Good Friday (2026-04-03, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Spring Day (2026-05-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Victory Day (2026-06-23, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Day of Restoration of Independence (2026-08-20, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Christmas Eve (2026-12-24, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Christmas Day (2026-12-25, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Estonia Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2026-01-01) | Thu | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 24 (2026-02-24) | Tue | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 3 (2026-04-03) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 (2026-04-05) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public |
| May 1 (2026-05-01) | Fri | Spring Day | Public |
| May 24 (2026-05-24) | Sun | Pentecost | Public |
| Jun 23 (2026-06-23) | Tue | Victory Day | Public |
| Jun 24 (2026-06-24) | Wed | Midsummer Day | Public |
| Aug 20 (2026-08-20) | Thu | Day of Restoration of Independence | Public |
| Dec 24 (2026-12-24) | Thu | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 (2026-12-25) | Fri | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 (2026-12-26) | Sat | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
About Estonia Holidays & Observances
Estonia celebrates public holidays (riigipühad) with deep Nordic traditions like St. John's Eve bonfires and national independence commemorations. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.