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Maarja — the name day
Maarja is celebrated on 03-25 (Maarjapäev (Annunciation)), a day shared with Mari, Marika. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Maarja is celebrated on 03-25, the Maarjapäev (Annunciation). The day is shared with Mari, Marika. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Maarja chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 02-14 | Valentinipäev (St Valentine) | Valentin, Valentina, Vallo |
| 04-23 | Jüripäev (St George) | Jüri, Georg, Jürgen |
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 Maarja?
03-25 — the Maarjapäev (Annunciation). In 2027 that is a Thursday, 201 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Maarja?
Mari, Marika — the curated set for 03-25.
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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