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Georg — the name day
Georg is celebrated on 04-23 (Jüripäev (St George)), a day shared with Jüri, Jürgen. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Georg is celebrated on 04-23, the Jüripäev (St George). The day is shared with Jüri, Jürgen. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Georg chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 03-25 | Maarjapäev (Annunciation) | Maarja, Mari, Marika |
| 06-24 | Jaanipäev (Midsummer) | Jaan, Johannes, Juhan |
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 Georg?
04-23 — the Jüripäev (St George). In 2027 that is a Friday, 230 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Georg?
Jüri, Jürgen — the curated set for 04-23.
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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