Best Days to Take Leave in Estonia 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Dec 22 to get 5 days off from Dec 22 to Dec 26. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day.
- Take Wed, Dec 27 to get 5 days off from Dec 23 to Dec 27. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day.
- Take Fri, Feb 25 to get 4 days off from Feb 24 to Feb 27. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Independence Day.
- Take Thu, Apr 13 to get 4 days off from Apr 13 to Apr 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Easter Sunday.
- Take Mon, Apr 17 to get 4 days off from Apr 14 to Apr 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Easter Sunday.
Estonia 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 6 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Independence Day (2028-02-24, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2028-04-14, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Spring Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Victory Day (2028-06-23, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- St. Stephen's Day (2028-12-26, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
Estonia Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 24 (2028-02-24) | Thu | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 14 (2028-04-14) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 16 (2028-04-16) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Spring Day | Public |
| Jun 4 (2028-06-04) | Sun | Pentecost | Public |
| Jun 23 (2028-06-23) | Fri | Victory Day | Public |
| Jun 24 (2028-06-24) | Sat | Midsummer Day | Public |
| Aug 20 (2028-08-20) | Sun | Day of Restoration of Independence | Public |
| Dec 24 (2028-12-24) | Sun | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 (2028-12-26) | Tue | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
About Estonia Holidays & Observances
Estonia celebrates public holidays (riigipühad) with deep Nordic traditions like St. John's Eve bonfires and national independence commemorations. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.