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Mikk — the name day
Mikk is celebrated on 09-29 (Mihklipäev (Michaelmas)), a day shared with Mihkel, Miikael. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Mikk is celebrated on 09-29, the Mihklipäev (Michaelmas). The day is shared with Mihkel, Miikael. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Mikk chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 09-21 | Matteusepäev (St Matthew) | Matteus, Mati |
| 10-28 | Siimunapäev (St Simon) | Siimon, Siim, Simon |
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 Mikk?
09-29 — the Mihklipäev (Michaelmas). In 2026 that is a Tuesday, 24 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Mikk?
Mihkel, Miikael — the curated set for 09-29.
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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