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Jaan — the name day
Jaan is celebrated on 06-24 (Jaanipäev (Midsummer)), a day shared with Johannes, Juhan. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Jaan is celebrated on 06-24, the Jaanipäev (Midsummer). The day is shared with Johannes, Juhan. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Jaan chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 04-23 | Jüripäev (St George) | Jüri, Georg, Jürgen |
| 06-29 | Peetripäev (St Peter and Paul) | Peeter, Paul, Pavel |
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 Jaan?
06-24 — the Jaanipäev (Midsummer). In 2027 that is a Thursday, 292 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Jaan?
Johannes, Juhan — the curated set for 06-24.
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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