Public holiday in Estonia
New Year's Day in Estonia
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
New Year’s Day is a nationwide public holiday in Estonia on 1 January. It marks the start of the calendar year and follows the New Year’s Eve celebrations that run into the early hours.
About New Year's Day in Estonia
In Estonia, New Year’s Day is the first public holiday of the year and a day for recovery after the previous night’s celebrations. It is observed across the country and is part of the broader holiday period around the turn of the year, when many people keep a quieter schedule than on an ordinary workday.
Traditions
Common customs include greeting the new year with family or friends, enjoying a festive meal, and making toasts at midnight before the holiday itself begins. Many households also pay attention to weather-related folk sayings and other informal New Year signs, although these are personal rather than official observances.
How New Year's Day is celebrated in Estonia
The day is usually low-key compared with New Year’s Eve. People often spend it at home, visit relatives, or go for a walk if the weather allows, and public activity is generally subdued after the late-night celebrations.
Interesting facts
In Estonia, New Year’s Day is one of the year’s fixed-date nationwide public holidays. It immediately follows New Year’s Eve, which is typically the more active part of the holiday period.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.