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Latvia Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Latvia
Latvia has 15 national public holidays in 2026. 11 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. The next public holiday is Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia on Wednesday, 18 November (in 22 days). There are 3 long weekends and 3 more if you take a bridge day off.
22days
Next public holiday
Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
Wednesday, 18 November 2026 · Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena
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National public holidays · #32
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Latvia public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jaungada diena | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Lielā Piektdiena | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Easter Sunday | Pirmās Lieldienas | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | Otrās Lieldienas | Public holiday | |
| Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia | Latvijas Republikas Satversmes sapulces sasaukšanas diena | Public holiday | |
| Labour Day | Darba svētki | Public holiday | |
| Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia | Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Mother's Day | Mātes diena | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Pentecost | Vasarsvētki | Public holiday |
| Līgo Day | Līgo diena | Public holiday | |
| Jāņi Day | Jāņu diena | Public holiday | |
| Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia Next | Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena | Public holiday | |
| Christmas Eve | Ziemassvētku vakars | Public holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Pirmie Ziemassvētki | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Second day of Christmas | Otrie Ziemassvētki | Public holiday |
| New Year's Eve | Vecgada diena | Public holiday |
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (33)
| Commemoration Day of Defenders of the Barricades in 1991 | Observance | |
|---|---|---|
| Day of the International (de jure) Recognition of the Republic of Latvia | Observance | |
| World Non-Governmental Organization Day | Observance | |
| National Partisan Armed Resistance Remembrance Day | Observance | |
| International Women's Day | Observance | |
| National Resistance Movement Remembrance Day | Observance | |
| Commemoration Day of Victims of Communist Terror | Observance | |
| Latgale Congress Day | Observance | |
| Day of the Defeat of Nazism and Commemoration Day of Victims of World War II | Observance | |
| Europe Day | Observance | |
| International Day of the Family | Observance | |
| Firefighter and Rescuer Day | Observance | |
| International Day for Protection of Children | Observance | |
| Commemoration Day of Victims of Communist Terror | Observance | |
| Day of the Occupation of the Republic of Latvia | Observance | |
| Medical Worker Day | Observance | |
| Heroes' Commemoration Day (Anniversary of the Battle of Cēsis) | Observance | |
| Commemoration Day of Genocide Against the Jews | Observance | |
| Day of the Sea Festival | Observance | |
| Latvian Freedom Fighters' Remembrance Day | Observance | |
| Day of the Passing of the Constitutional Law on the Status of the Republic of Latvia as a State | Observance | |
| Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism | Observance | |
| Knowledge Day | Observance | |
| Father's Day | Observance | |
| Baltic Unity Day | Observance | |
| International Day of Older Persons | Observance | |
| Teachers' Day | Observance | |
| Official Language Day | Observance | |
| Border Guards Day | Observance | |
| Lāčplēsis Day | Observance | |
| Remembrance Day of the Tragedy of 21 November 2013 | Observance | |
| Police Day | Observance | |
| Commemoration Day of Victims of Genocide Against the Latvian People By the Totalitarian Communist Regime | Observance |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Latvia holiday calendar 2026
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- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Latvia 2026
3 long weekends come for free, and 3 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
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Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take off Fri 2 Jan
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Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
No leave needed
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Fri 1 May – Mon 4 May
No leave needed
5days
Sat 20 Jun – Wed 24 Jun
Take off Mon 22 Jun
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Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec
No leave needed
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Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take off Fri 1 Jan
Planning a trip to Latvia?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Latvia
How many public holidays does Latvia have in 2026?
15 national public holidays. That ranks Latvia #32 of 235 countries by number of holidays in 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Latvia?
Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena) on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 — in 22 days. After that: Christmas Eve on Thursday, 24 December.
How many long weekends are there in Latvia in 2026?
3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 3 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 22 Jun) for 5 days in a row from 20 June.
Which Latvia public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Easter Sunday (Sun 5 Apr), Mother's Day (Sun 10 May), Pentecost (Sun 24 May) and Second day of Christmas (Sat 26 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Latvia?
May, with 5 national holidays: Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia, Labour Day, Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia, Mother's Day and Pentecost.