The 2025/2026 school year offers students several welcome pauses that provide opportunities to relax, travel and enjoy more quality time with family or friends. Below you’ll find exact school holiday dates as well as plenty of ideas for what to do during each break.

School Holiday Dates for 2025/2026

Autumn Break: 20 October – 26 October 2025

Christmas & Winter Break: 22 December 2025 – 4 January 2026

February (Winter) Break: 23 February – 1 March 2026

Spring Break: 13 April – 19 April 2026 (except 12th grade)

Summer Break: 10 June – 31 August 2026 (except graduating classes)

What to Do During the School Holidays?

Autumn Break – Colourful and Active

Autumn break is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy Estonia’s colourful nature. Families can go hiking in bogs or forest trails, where the golden leaves create a beautiful backdrop for walks and family photos.

If the weather is gloomy, museums, science centres and exhibitions offer plenty of engaging indoor activities. Staying at home can be just as cosy – a movie marathon, baking or board games make for a warm and relaxing atmosphere before winter arrives.

Christmas Break – Peace, Festivity and Family Time

Christmas break invites you to enjoy cherished traditions. Families can visit Christmas towns and markets, stroll through light-filled parks and discover new festive trails. At home, it’s a wonderful time for crafting, baking gingerbread and watching Christmas movies.

It’s also ideal for a mini winter holiday – a relaxing spa trip or renting a small cabin to enjoy snowy silence, if nature allows.

February Break – Winter or Spring? Ready for Both!

February break often brings unpredictable weather – anything from snowy winter days to early spring warmth.

If there’s snow, it’s a great chance to go skiing, sledding or ice skating. In milder weather, escape rooms, trampoline centres or bowling offer fun indoor options.

It’s also a perfect time for short family trips to Latvia or Finland, where you’ll find plenty of spas, attractions (zoos, museums, activity centres) and family-friendly entertainment.

Spring Break – New Beginnings and Nature Awakening

Spring break is when the very first signs of real spring appear, inviting families outdoors. It’s a great time to start garden work, refresh the terrace or give the balcony a spring makeover.

On warmer days, you can have a picnic, go cycling or visit botanical gardens and zoos that come back to life in spring.

A spring holiday provides fresh energy after winter and sets a positive tone for the final school months.

Summer Break – Long Days and Endless Possibilities

Summer break is the most anticipated holiday for children, offering countless opportunities. Families can explore Estonia’s beautiful lakes, hiking trails and coastal areas, or take a trip to one of the smaller islands.

Summer is perfect for kids’ camps, camping, water sports and visiting amusement parks. It’s also a great time for longer international trips to create memorable experiences together.

Thanks to warm weather and long days, the possibilities are almost limitless – every family can find the rhythm and activities that suit them best.

How Can Laen.ee Help During the School Holidays?

School holidays often bring additional expenses – family trips, entertainment, camps or home improvements that can stretch the budget beyond what was originally planned. To support families, laen.ee offers flexible solutions:

Consumer Loan

A consumer loan is suitable for covering larger expenses, such as home improvements, new equipment, garden projects or children’s hobby activities. It allows you to spread costs into convenient monthly payments.

Vacation Loan

If you’re planning a family trip during the holidays – whether a winter escape to the sun or a summer vacation abroad – a travel loan can cover tickets, accommodation and activities, ensuring the trip happens exactly when it suits your family best.

School holidays don’t have to be limited by financial constraints. With smart planning and, when needed, laen.ee’s financial solutions, you can create meaningful memories and turn the school breaks into truly special times for the whole family.