Holidays in Latvia
Every public, bank and school holiday in Latvia for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.
Next public holiday
Latvia has 14 holidays in 2026: 13 public, 1 observance.
Year at a glance
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January 2026
- New Year's DayJaunais Gads
April 2026
- Good FridayLielā PiektdienaPassed
- Easter SundayLieldienas
- Easter MondayOtrās Lieldienas
May 2026
- Labour DayDarba svētkiPassed
- Restoration of Independence dayLatvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas dienaPassed
- Mother's DayMātes dienaPassed
June 2026
- Midsummer EveLīgo DienaPassed
- MidsummerJāņiPassed
November 2026
- Republic DayLatvijas Republikas proklamēšanas dienaNext · In 9 days
December 2026
- Christmas EveZiemassvētku vakarsIn 45 daysRead the guide to Christmas Eve
- Christmas DayZiemassvētkiIn 46 daysRead the guide to Christmas Day
- Boxing DayOtrie ZiemassvētkiIn 47 days
- New Year's EveVecgada vakarsIn 52 days
Festivals in Latvia
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Christmas
December 25th is of great importance across many countries in this continent, as it connects to Christmas but also retains other unique cultural festivals.
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Easter
Easter in Europe is a vibrant and diverse celebration, blending religious traditions with cultural heritage. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and features various customs across the continent.
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New Years
New Year's celebrations in Europe are a vibrant blend of traditions and festivities. The night is marked by fireworks, parties, and communal gatherings. Unique customs such as eating twelve grapes at midnight for luck, making predictions for the future with melted lead, and enjoying special festive meals highlight the diversity of cultural practices.
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