veebruar

Veebruar is the second month of the Gregorian calendar and the Estonian name for February. It follows jaanuar and precedes märts. In common years veebruar has 28 days, and in leap years it has 29 days. Leap years occur every four years, following the standard Gregorian rule that century years must be divisible by 400 to be leap years.

The month is used in Estonian date notation, where veebruar is the word for February and appears in all calendars and formal references. The name is the Estonian form of February and is used in official and everyday language.

Seasonal and climatic context in Estonia characterizes veebruar as winter, though the days lengthen gradually as February progresses. Temperatures remain cold and snow is common, but late-winter thaws can occur and daylight increases, signaling the approach of spring.

Notable observances in Estonia during veebruar include the national Independence Day on 24 veebruar, a major public holiday with ceremonies and national commemorations. The 14 veebruar is widely observed as Valentine’s Day (Sõbrapäev) in Estonia, as in many other countries, with greetings and gifts among friends and loved ones.

In summary, veebruar is a short, winter month in Estonia’s calendar, defined by its typical 28 or 29 days, its place as the gateway to spring in cultural life, and its inclusion of both national and popular observances.