Public holiday in Estonia
Boxing Day in Estonia
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Boxing Day is a nationwide public holiday in Estonia on 26 December. It follows Christmas Day and gives many people an extra day for rest and family time after the main holiday.
About Boxing Day in Estonia
In Estonia, Boxing Day is the public holiday that comes immediately after Christmas Day and extends the Christmas break into a second day. Because it is observed nationwide, it is relevant across the country rather than in one region only. Its practical significance is mainly that it keeps the festive period going for another day of quiet time, family visits and recovery after Christmas celebrations.
History
Boxing Day was introduced in Estonia as a public holiday in the post-Soviet period, when the country expanded its official holiday calendar after regaining independence. It has remained part of the modern holiday schedule as the day after Christmas.
Traditions
Estonian Boxing Day is generally associated with continuing Christmas gatherings, eating leftover holiday food and spending time with close family. Many people keep the day low-key rather than organizing separate public festivities.
How Boxing Day is celebrated in Estonia
The day is usually observed calmly at home or with relatives. People often use it to finish Christmas visits, rest after the previous day and enjoy a slower pace before work and school resume.
Interesting facts
Boxing Day in Estonia is one of two consecutive December public holidays, together with Christmas Day. The holiday is nationwide, so the same official observance applies across Estonia.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.