Public holidays · Europe · 2028
Latvia Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Latvia
Latvia has 16 national public holidays in 2028. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 7 on a weekend. There are 7 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.
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Regional holidays
Latvia public holidays 2028 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Weekend | Jāņi Day | Jāņu diena | Public holiday |
| Final Day of the Nationwide Latvian Song and Dance Celebration | Vispārējo latviešu Dziesmu un deju svētku noslēguma diena | Public holiday | |
| Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia | Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Eve | Ziemassvētku vakars | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | Pirmie Ziemassvētki | Public holiday | |
| Second day of Christmas | Otrie Ziemassvētki | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | 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 2028
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Latvia 2028
7 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
4days
Fri 14 Apr – Mon 17 Apr
No leave needed
3days
Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May
No leave needed
4days
Thu 4 May – Sun 7 May
Take off Fri 5 May
3days
Fri 23 Jun – Sun 25 Jun
No leave needed
3days
Sat 8 Jul – Mon 10 Jul
No leave needed
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Sat 18 Nov – Mon 20 Nov
No leave needed
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Sat 23 Dec – Tue 26 Dec
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Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan
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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 2028?
16 national public holidays. That ranks Latvia #24 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.
How many long weekends are there in Latvia in 2028?
7 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 5 May) for 4 days in a row from 4 May.
Which Latvia public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan), Easter Sunday (Sun 16 Apr), Mother's Day (Sun 14 May), Pentecost (Sun 4 Jun), Jāņi Day (Sat 24 Jun), Christmas Eve (Sun 24 Dec) and New Year's Eve (Sun 31 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Latvia?
December, with 4 national holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Second day of Christmas and New Year's Eve.