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Pavel — the name day
Pavel is celebrated on 06-29 (Peetripäev (St Peter and Paul)), a day shared with Peeter, Paul. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Pavel is celebrated on 06-29, the Peetripäev (St Peter and Paul). The day is shared with Peeter, Paul. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Pavel chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 06-24 | Jaanipäev (Midsummer) | Jaan, Johannes, Juhan |
| 07-25 | Jaagupipäev (St James) | Jaak, Jaakob, Jaagup |
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 Pavel?
06-29 — the Peetripäev (St Peter and Paul). In 2027 that is a Tuesday, 297 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Pavel?
Peeter, Paul — the curated set for 06-29.
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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