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Which holidays commemorate Estonia’s declarations of independence in 1918 and 1991?
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Estonia commemorates its two declarations of independence with the following national holidays:
- Independence Day: Celebrated on February 24, this holiday honors the 1918 declaration of independence from Soviet Russia.1
- Restoration Day: Observed on August 20, this holiday commemorates the 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.1