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Public Holiday
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Day of Restoration of Independence
Friday, August 20, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
FRI
20
Holiday
SAT
21
Weekend
SUN
22
Weekend
3-day weekend (August 20 – August 22)
📣 Traveler notes
Estonia is a small Baltic state known for its well-preserved medieval old towns (e.g., Tallinn). The culture is strongly linked to national history and independence. Be aware that some souvenir items sold may not originate in Estonia.
- National Independence Day: February 24 (marking independence from the Soviet Union).
- St John's Day (Midsummer): Celebrated June 23–24 with bonfires and festive meals.
- Victory Day (Võidupüha): June 23, commemorating a military victory in 1919.
- Day of Restoration of Independence: August 20 (commemorating restoration in 1991).
- Culturally, privacy and personal space are valued. Communication tends to be quiet and thoughtful. Due to historical sensitivities regarding the Soviet era, travelers should exercise care when discussing Russia or Russian culture to prevent offense.
About this holiday
The Day of Restoration of Independence commemorates the declaration on August 20, 1991, when the Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia declared the end of Soviet occupation and proclaimed the restoration of Estonian independence.