Estonia celebrates their holidays with their families and friends, or spend their vacation on other places, attending festive events and parades in celebration.
Here is a list of Estonia’s public Holidays:
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
People in Estonia celebrate this day by making traditional meals like Estonian sauerkraut, white and blood sausage and baked potatoes. There are also various festivities and amusement during this day where families and friends can enjoy.
Thursday, 24 February 2011: Independence Day
This marks Estonia’s war of Independence against the German and Soviet army.
Friday, 22 April 2011: Good Friday
This day celebrates the Christian belief of the death of Christ.
Sunday, 24 April 2011: Easter
This Christian holiday is to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Kevadpuha (Spring Day)
This holiday is also known as “May Day” celebrating the works and contributions of the workers for their country.
Sunday, 12 June 2011: Whit Sunday
This Christian holiday marks the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus Christ.
Thursday, 23 June 2011: Victory Day
This day is celebrated in remembrance of the victory in the Battle of Vonnu against the German forces.
Friday, 24 June 2011: Midsummer’s Day
This day marks the change in the farming year. Here, the people gather to light bonfires with dancing and singing events. This festivity is considered a pagan tradition but is still celebrated in Estonia, even after Christianity was introduced.
Saturday, 20 August 2011: Independence Restoration Day
This day celebrates Estonia’s restored Independence back in 1991
Saturday, 24 December 2011: Christmas Eve
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
Monday, 26 December 2011: Second Day of Christmas
This celebrates the birth of Christ.
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