You can get the 2026 calendar working time fund in .pdf format. download here.
Shortened working days: According to the Estonian Employment Contracts Act, the working day is 3 hours shorter before public holidays that do not fall on a weekend. In 2026, there will be four such shortened working days:
- February (Mon) – the day before Independence Day
- June (Mon) – the day before Victory Day
- December (Wed) – the day before Christmas Eve
- December (N) – the day before New Year's Day
Reductions in working hours
- In February: 152 h – 3 h = 149 h
- In June: 160 h – 3 h = 157 h
- In December: 168 h – 6 h = 162 h
There are no shortened days in March, April, May, etc., so full hours.
Public holidays on weekends: Three holidays that fall on Sunday/Saturday (Easter, Pentecost, Boxing Day) do not affect the number of working days or working hours.
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Total working days: 252
Total working hours (including shortened days): 2004 working hours
The working time fund for 2026 is 252 working days and 2004 working hours for a full-time employee. Compared to some previous years, there are more working days on average, but several shortened working days help maintain a balance between work and rest.
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