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Flag days in Estonia 2026
Official and recommended flag days in Estonia in 2026, with dates and sources.
Commemoration Day of Combatants of the War of Independence
A statutory Estonian flag day for public authorities and public-law bodies.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsEstonian Literature Day
A statutory Estonian flag day for public authorities and public-law bodies.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsAnniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty
A statutory Estonian flag day for public authorities and public-law bodies.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsIndependence Day of Lithuania
The Lithuanian flag accompanies the Estonian flag at the Riigikogu, the President’s building and the Government building.
OfficialRequired: Government buildingsIndependence Day
The Estonian flag is required on residential, commercial and office buildings as well as public buildings.
OfficialPublic holidayRequired: Public authorities, Government buildings, Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesMother Tongue Day
A statutory Estonian flag day for public authorities and public-law bodies.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsVeterans’ Day
A statutory Estonian flag day for public authorities and public-law bodies.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsEurope Day
The EU flag accompanies the Estonian flag at the public buildings named by law.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsMothers’ Day
The second Sunday of May is a statutory Estonian flag day.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsInternational Day for Protection of Children
A statutory Estonian flag day for public authorities and public-law bodies.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsEstonian Flag Day
The day commemorates the national flag of Estonia.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsDay of Mourning
Public authorities fly the Estonian flag in mourning. Private participation is officially encouraged.
Half-mastRequired: Public authorities, Government buildings · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesVictory Day
The flag remains flying through the night between Victory Day and Midsummer Day.
OfficialPublic holidayRequired: Public authorities, Government buildings, Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesMidsummer Day
The flag remains flying through the night after Victory Day and is lowered under the Midsummer rule.
OfficialPublic holidayRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsDay of Restoration of Independence
The Estonian flag is required on residential, commercial and office buildings as well as public buildings.
OfficialPublic holidayRequired: Public authorities, Government buildings, Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesDay of Knowledge
A statutory Estonian flag day. Schools also fly the flag on every school day.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsFinno-Ugric Day
The third Saturday of October is a statutory Estonian flag day.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsFathers’ Day
The second Sunday of November is a statutory Estonian flag day.
OfficialRequired: Public authorities, Government buildingsProclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia
The Latvian flag accompanies the Estonian flag at the Riigikogu, the President’s building and the Government building.
OfficialRequired: Government buildings