kevadpausi

Kevadpausi is the Estonian term used to refer to the spring break period in the school calendar. It denotes a scheduled holiday in spring during which regular classes are paused. The exact dates and length depend on the municipality and school, but the break is typically scheduled in late March or early April and may coincide with the Easter holidays. In everyday Estonian, phrases such as kevadpausi ajal (during spring break) are common.

Kevadpausi is part of the broader system of Estonian school holidays, alongside talvevaheaeg (winter vacation) and suvevaheaeg (summer vacation). The concept is used in education, media, and everyday discussions to describe this annual pause in schooling. For many families, the spring break is a time for travel, tourism, or leisure activities, while students may use it to rest or catch up on studies. Because the exact timing and duration are determined locally, there is no single nationwide schedule for kevadpausi, and schools may adjust the break year by year.