1988 in Estonia

This article lists events that occurred during 1988 in Estonia.

Events

13 April – the Estonian Popular Front was established. The front organized mass demonstrations against Soviet powers throughout July and August.
16 June – the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Estonia Karl Vaino was replaced by Vaino Väljas.
July – Intermovement was established.
In Estonia, 300,000 demonstrated for independence.
The Estonian language became the official language of Estonia.
16 November – The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR declared that Estonia is "sovereign" but stopped short of declaring independence.