September 22 is observed in Estonia as Resistance Day, marking the anniversary of Estonia's attempt to reestablish its independence and resist reoccupation by Soviet forces in 1944 following three years of Nazi occupation. Several events are taking place in Tallinn throughout the day to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the event.
June 4 marks the anniversary of the consecration of the original blue, black and white flag which was later adopted as the Estonian flag. To mark the occasion, the public is invited to a flag-raising ceremony at the Governor's Garden at Toompea Castle early Saturday morning, as well as to visit and climb the iconic Pikk Hermann tower itself that day.