Public holidays and working time fund 2026

In 2026, there are 12 public holidays, of which 9 fall on working days.

There are a total of 252 working days and 2004 working hours in the working time fund.

Month Public holidaysWorking days (Mon-Fri)Working hours (9-17)
Total252working days2004working hours
January
  • 01. New Year's Day
21168
February
  • 24. Independence Day
19149
March
    		22176
    April
    • 03. Good Friday
    • 05. Easter Sunday
    		21168
    May
    • 01. May Day
    • 24. Pentecost
    		20160
    June
    • 23. Victory Day
    • 24. Midsummer Day
    		20157
    July
      		23184
      August
      • 20. Restoration Day
      		20160
      September
        		22176
        October
          		22176
          November
            		21168
            December
            • 24. Christmas Eve
            • 25. Christmas Day
            • 26. Boxing Day
            		21162
            Taxes

            Public holidays and shortened working days 2026

            The table of public holidays is based on the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act.

            The calculation of working hours takes into account shortened working days in accordance with Employment Contracts Act § 53 and the Public Holidays Act, which shortens the previous working day by three hours on the following holidays:

            • new year's day
            • Independence Day of the Republic of Estonia
            • victory day
            • christmas eve