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13.05.2023
Estonia plans to close the Koidula border checkpoint on the border with Russia opposite the town of Pechora.
The decision will be made before the end of the year, the crossing will be carried out through the neighboring Luhumaa.
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Updated 03.10.2023




Russia: country’s borders status
Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.
Entry conditions for citizens and tourists
Random testing will be carried out among passengers arriving from countries with a severe epidemiological situation.
National holidays in Russia in 2023
Public holidays and festivals in Russia in 2023. Non-working days:
- January 1, Sunday: New Year (Новый год);
- January 2, Monday: New Year (Новый год);
- January 3, Tuesday: New Year (Новый год);
- January 4, Wednesday: New Year (Новый год);
- January 5, Thursday: New Year (Новый год);
- January 6, Friday: New Year (Новый год);
- January 7, Saturday: Christmas (Рождество);
- January 8, Sunday: New Year (Новый год);
- February 23, Thursday: Defender of the Fatherland Day (День Защитника Отечества);
- March 8, Wednesday: International Women’s Day (Международный женский день);
- May 1, Monday: Labour Day (Праздник Весны и Труда);
- May 9, Tuesday: Victory Day (День Победы);
- June 12, Monday: Russia Day (День России);
- November 4, Saturday: Day of National Unity (День народного единства).
Bridge holidays in 2023: from Sunday, January 1, to Friday, February 24, and from Sunday, January 8, to Monday, May 8.
Estonia: country’s borders status
Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.
National holidays in Estonia in 2023
Public holidays and festivals in Estonia in 2023. Non-working days:
- January 1, Sunday: New Year (uusaasta)
- February 24, Friday: Independence Day (iseseisvuspäev)
- April 7, Friday: Good Friday (suur reede)
- April 9, Sunday: Easter (ülestõusmispühade 1. püha)
- May 1, Monday: Spring Day (kevadpüha)
- May 28, Sunday: Pentecost (nelipühade 1. püha)
- June 23, Friday: Victory Day (võidupüha and jaanilaupäev)
- June 24, Saturday: Midsummer Day (jaanipäev)
- August 20, Sunday: Day of Restoration of Independence (taasiseseisvumispäev)
- December 24, Sunday: Christmas Eve (jõululaupäev)
- December 25, Monday: Christmas Day (esimene jõulupüha)
- December 26, Tuesday: St. Stephen’s Day (teine jõulupüha)
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News - Estonia

13.05.2023
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Estonia plans to close the Koidula border checkpoint on the border with Russia opposite the town of Pechora.
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