St John's Day (Estonia)

Not to be confused with Jaanipäev.
Jaanipäev
SignificanceVictory over the expulsion of German forces in the Estonian War of Independence; Celebration of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
BeginsJune 23
EndsJune 24
DateJune 24
Next time24 June 2026 (2026-06-24)
Frequencyannual
Related toSaint John's Eve

Jaanipäev (St John's Day in English) and jaaniõhtu, also jaanilaupäev (Saint John's Eve in English) are the most important days in the Estonian calendar. The short summer seasons with long days and brief nights hold special significance for the people of Estonia. Jaanipäev is celebrated on the night between June 23 and 24, the Western Christian feast of the nativity of Saint John the Baptist, which is a few days after the summer solstice.

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