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Anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty
Anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty, which was signed on 2 February 1920 in Tartu between Soviet Russia and Estonia. With this treaty Soviet Russia finally recognised the independence of Estonia. -
Valentine's day
Valentines day (Sõbrapäev in Estonian) is hevily celebrated in Estonia - it means special offers and every restaurant and shop want people to spend some money, so no reason do be afraid of places being closed. -
Independence Day
(1918), the 94th anniversary of the declaration founding the Republic of Estonia. After this declaration Estonia was forced to fight a war of independence against Soviet Russia in the east and Baltic-German forces in the south. During this war Estonia secured its borders and concluded the Tartu Peace Treaty with Soviet Russia on 2 February 1920. -
Mother's day in tallinn
Mother's Day is an occasion to celebrate and honor our moms with gifts, flowers, breakfast in bed and pampering -
Day of Mourning and Commemoration
On 14 June 1941 the first mass deportation from the Baltic States took place. Over 10,000 Estonians were deported to Siberia that day. Another largest deportation took place in March 1949, when more than 20,000 Estonians were deported to Siberia. Altogether up to 60,000 Estonians were killed or deported in the 1940s -
Victory Day
commemorates the victory of Estonian forces over the Baltic Germans' forces (led by Landeswehr) in the Battle of Võnnu (Cesis) in northern Latvia in 1919, during which Estonian forces thwarted an attempt to restore Baltic-German control over the region. This day is marked by important official ceremonies -
St John's Day or Midsummer Day
(Jaanipäev) and its important Midsummer Eve is a traditional celebration held on the night of 23-24 June. This day marks a day closest to the longest day of the year when twilight and dawn appear to merge. The evening of the 23rd and well into the morning of the 24th is celebrated with bonfires and a traditional festive menu. -
Day of Declaration of Sovereignty
On 16 November 1988, the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR adopted a declaration of national sovereignty under which Estonian laws should have the precedence over the Soviet Union ones. -
National Flag Day
The Estonian tricolour flag was first consecrated as the flag of the Estonian Student Society on 4 June 1884 in Otepää. -
Christmas hollydays
Winter in the Estonian capital brings with is a range of cultural events and exciting sporting opportunities. Discover the city’s ice rinks and ski tracks and enjoy the festive spirit in the Old Town’s cafés and Christmas market. -
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