Public holidays · Europe · 2027
Latvia Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Latvia
Latvia has 15 national public holidays in 2027. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 6 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 3 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #33
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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 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | Jaungada diena | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Lielā Piektdiena | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Easter Sunday | Pirmās Lieldienas | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | Otrās Lieldienas | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia | Latvijas Republikas Satversmes sapulces sasaukšanas diena | Public holiday |
| Weekend | 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 | Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena | Public holiday | |
| Christmas Eve | Ziemassvētku vakars | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | 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 | |
| Commemoration Day of Victims of Genocide Against the Latvian People By the Totalitarian Communist Regime | Observance | |
| Police Day | 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 2027
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- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Latvia 2027
4 long weekends come for free, and 3 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
4days
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
No leave needed
4days
Sat 1 May – Tue 4 May
Take off Mon 3 May
5days
Wed 23 Jun – Sun 27 Jun
Take off Fri 25 Jun
4days
Thu 18 Nov – Sun 21 Nov
Take off Fri 19 Nov
3days
Fri 24 Dec – Sun 26 Dec
No leave needed
3days
Fri 31 Dec – Sun 2 Jan
No leave needed
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 2027?
15 national public holidays. That ranks Latvia #33 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Latvia in 2027?
4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 3 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 25 Jun) for 5 days in a row from 23 June.
Which Latvia public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Easter Sunday (Sun 28 Mar), Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia (Sat 1 May), Labour Day (Sat 1 May), Mother's Day (Sun 9 May), Pentecost (Sun 16 May), Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec) and Second day of Christmas (Sun 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.