Working Days – Estonia
Estonia has 12 public holidays, which are non-working days for employees and must be paid at the regular wage rate. These holidays are divided into fixed-date holidays and moveable holidays such as Easter and Whit Sunday.
Annual summary
| Other year | Working days | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 254 | |
| 2025 | 251 | |
| 2026 | 252 | |
| 2027 | 254 |
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Frequently asked questions
How are public holidays handled when they fall on a weekend?
When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is typically no substitute day granted. The employee receives payment for the public holiday, but no additional day off is usually provided.
Must an employee work on a public holiday?
An employee is not required to work on a public holiday, as it is a public day of rest. If the employer requires work on a public holiday, the entire time must be paid at the regular rate, and the employee may be entitled to additional compensation or time off in lieu according to the employment contract.
How are public holidays counted for payroll purposes?
Public holidays are counted as worked days and are paid at the regular rate. In payroll calculations, these are working days that do not need to be counted toward working hours.
What are moveable holidays and how are they calculated?
Moveable holidays such as Easter (Good Friday and Easter Sunday) and Whit Sunday change in date each year. These are determined annually and follow the same rules as public holidays.
Do Midsummer Day and Victory Day have different rules?
Midsummer Day (24 June) and Victory Day (23 June) are standard public holidays and follow the same rules as other holidays. When they fall on a weekend, no substitute day is typically granted.