✅ Estonian
(Eesti) Calendar – Full Description (One Page)
The Estonian
(Eesti) Calendar combines the international Gregorian calendar with Estonia’s
national public holidays, cultural observances, religious events, historical
anniversaries, and international awareness days. It provides a complete
overview of important dates observed throughout the country, helping users
follow official non-working days, traditional celebrations, and national
heritage events.
Estonia
marks a variety of annual observances, blending long-standing cultural
traditions, Christian holidays, and key historical milestones. Important days
such as IsadepƤev (Father’s Day), HingedepƤev, Independence
Restoration Day, Christmas, Midsummer Day (JaanipƤev) and
other national celebrations highlight Estonian identity and heritage.
Additionally, numerous international days related to culture, health,
education, and the environment are recognized.
This
calendar is useful for planning work schedules, school breaks, family events,
national ceremonies, cultural activities, and public holidays. Each month
includes clearly marked dates, weekday labels, and event indicators to help
users stay organized all year.
✅ Event
Types Included in the Estonian Calendar
1. Public
Holidays (Riigipühad)
Official
national holidays designated as non-working days.
Examples:
– Independence Day (IseseisvuspƤev)
– Midsummer Day (JaanipƤev)
– Christmas (JƵulupühad)
2.
International Days
Globally
recognized observances celebrated in Estonia.
Examples:
– International Women’s Day
– Earth Day
– World Health Day
3. Religious
Days (Usupühad)
Primarily
Christian celebrations observed nationwide.
Examples:
– Easter
– Pentecost
– Christmas Eve
4. Cultural
Events (Kultuurisündmused)
Days
dedicated to Estonian culture, language, and cultural traditions.
Examples:
– HingedepƤev
– KadripƤev
– MardipƤev
5.
Historical Events (Ajaloolised sündmused)
Commemorations
of major historical milestones in Estonia.
Examples:
– Restoration of Independence (TaasiseseisvumispƤev)
– Victory Day (VƵidupüha)
6. Awareness
Days
Days
highlighting education, health, society, and the environment.
Examples:
– World Teachers’ Day
– World Autism Awareness Day
– Environment Day
7. Special
Family Days (PerepƤevad)
Celebrations
centered around family and social values.
Examples:
– IsadepƤev (Father’s Day)
– EmadepƤev (Mother’s Day)
– International Day of Families