EstoniavsRussia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
10
Only Estonia
11
Only Russia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Estonia has 12 nationwide public holidays and Russia has 13, so Russia gets 1 more day off. They line up on 2 dates, including uusaasta and kevadpüha.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Estonia has 9 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Russia (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Estonia offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Russia offers 5 and 2. Estonia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Estonia and January in Russia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Estonia
Russia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Russia
Estonia is working these days.