Christmas Day in Estonia (2018)

Christmas Day in Estonia was observed on **December 25, 2018**, known locally as *esimene jõulupüha* (First Christmas Day). This nationwide holiday marked the first of two consecutive Christmas celebrations in Estonia that year, reflecting the country’s Lutheran tradition. Families gathered for festive meals, church services, and gift exchanges, while public life remained quiet. The date aligns with the Gregorian calendar, which Estonia adopted in 1925. |*Esimene jõulupüha* (First Christmas Day), distinguishing it from *teine jõulupüha* (Second Christmas Day) on December 26. |Yes, it was a nationwide holiday, with most businesses closed and celebrations centered on family and tradition.