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Karl — the name day
Karl is celebrated on 01-28 (Kaarlapäev), a day shared with Kaarel, Kalle. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Karl is celebrated on 01-28, the Kaarlapäev. The day is shared with Kaarel, Kalle. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Karl chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 01-17 | Tõnisepäev (St Anthony) | Tõnis, Anton, Ants |
| 02-14 | Valentinipäev (St Valentine) | Valentin, Valentina, Vallo |
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 Karl?
01-28 — the Kaarlapäev. In 2027 that is a Thursday, 145 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Karl?
Kaarel, Kalle — the curated set for 01-28.
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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