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Simon — the name day
Simon is celebrated on 10-28 (Siimunapäev (St Simon)), a day shared with Siimon, Siim. The Estonian folk-calendar name days, curated and linked to the official calendar.
The day
Simon is celebrated on 10-28, the Siimunapäev (St Simon). The day is shared with Siimon, Siim. Name days come from the folk calendar — the dates were set long before any living Simon chose them, and the celebration is the calendar's, not the person's.
Other names on nearby days
| Date | Folk day | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 09-29 | Mihklipäev (Michaelmas) | Mihkel, Miikael, Mikk |
| 11-10 | Mardipäev (St Martin) | Mardi, Mart, Martin |
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 Simon?
10-28 — the Siimunapäev (St Simon). In 2026 that is a Wednesday, 53 days away from today.
Who shares the day with Simon?
Siimon, Siim — the curated set for 10-28.
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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