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Latvia Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in Latvia
Latvia has 15 national public holidays in 2029. 10 of them fall on a weekday and 5 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.
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Regional holidays
Latvia public holidays 2029 — 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 | |
| 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 |
| Weekend | Līgo Day | Līgo diena | Public holiday |
| Weekend | 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 | |
| Christmas Day | Pirmie Ziemassvētki | Public holiday | |
| 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 2029
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- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Latvia 2029
5 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
4days
Fri 30 Mar – Mon 2 Apr
No leave needed
4days
Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May
Take off Mon 30 Apr
3days
Fri 4 May – Sun 6 May
No leave needed
3days
Sat 17 Nov – Mon 19 Nov
No leave needed
5days
Sat 22 Dec – Wed 26 Dec
No leave needed
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Sat 29 Dec – Mon 31 Dec
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 2029?
15 national public holidays. That ranks Latvia #30 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2029.
How many long weekends are there in Latvia in 2029?
5 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 30 Apr) for 4 days in a row from 28 April.
Which Latvia public holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?
Easter Sunday (Sun 1 Apr), Mother's Day (Sun 13 May), Pentecost (Sun 20 May), Līgo Day (Sat 23 Jun) and Jāņi Day (Sun 24 Jun). 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.