Võidupüha (Victory Day) - 23 June

Võidupüha or Victory Day is an Estonian public holiday, which has been celebrated on 23 June every year since 1934 until 1939 and after the restoration of Estonian independence from 1992. Victory Day recalls the decisive battle during the War of Independence in which the Estonian military forces and their allies defeated the German forces who sought to re-assert Baltic-German control over the region. Today, Võidupüha also marks the contributions of all Estonians in their fight to regain and retain their independence.

Võidupüha Today - An Important National Day For All Who Have Supported Estonia's Quest For Independence

While the significance of the victory at Võnnu is not forgotten, Võidupüha is now a day on which the efforts of all those who have fought for Estonia’s independence throughout history are remembered.

Võidupüha is also a day of remembrance. It is a day when the thousands who fell fighting for an independent Estonia are commemorated.