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Mati — the name day
Mati is celebrated on 09-21 (Matteusepäev (St Matthew)), a day shared with Matteus. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Mati is celebrated on 09-21, the Matteusepäev (St Matthew). The day is shared with Matteus. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Mati chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 08-24 | Pärtlipäev (St Bartholomew) | Pärtel, Bertel |
| 09-29 | Mihklipäev (Michaelmas) | Mihkel, Miikael, Mikk |
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 Mati?
09-21 — the Matteusepäev (St Matthew). In 2026 that is a Monday, 16 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Mati?
Matteus — the curated set for 09-21.
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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