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Lucia — the name day
Lucia is celebrated on 12-13 (Luutsinapäev (St Lucia)), a day shared with Luutsia, Liidia. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Lucia is celebrated on 12-13, the Luutsinapäev (St Lucia). The day is shared with Luutsia, Liidia. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Lucia chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 12-06 | Nigulapäev (St Nicholas) | Nigul, Nikolai, Nils |
| 12-21 | Toomapäev (St Thomas) | Toomas, Tom, Tomas |
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 Lucia?
12-13 — the Luutsinapäev (St Lucia). In 2026 that is a Sunday, 99 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Lucia?
Luutsia, Liidia — the curated set for 12-13.
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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