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Anton — the name day
Anton is celebrated on 01-17 (Tõnisepäev (St Anthony)), a day shared with Tõnis, Ants. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Anton is celebrated on 01-17, the Tõnisepäev (St Anthony). The day is shared with Tõnis, Ants. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Anton chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 01-28 | Kaarlapäev | Kaarel, Karl, Kalle |
Sources: Eesti Keele Instituut — official Estonian name-day calendar · Riigi Teataja — Estonian Holidays and Days of National Importance Act · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
When is the name day of Anton?
01-17 — the Tõnisepäev (St Anthony). In 2027 that is a Sunday, 134 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Anton?
Tõnis, Ants — the curated set for 01-17.
Is this the official calendar?
No — the official modern name-day calendar is maintained by the Institute of the Estonian Language (linked below). This page ships a curated set of the established folk-calendar days.
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