Public Holidays in Latvia 2026 🇱🇻
Latvia has 5 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day on 18. Nov. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Latvia.
This year, Latvia observes 14 public holidays , with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day on 18. Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Midsummer Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day | Public holiday | |
| Thursday Bridge day | Christmas Eve | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Second Day of Christmas | Public holiday | |
| Thursday Bridge day | New Year's Eve | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Latvia 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Christmas Eve — (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
- New Year's Eve — (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Holidays that change date in Latvia
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Good Friday: →
- Easter Sunday: →
- Easter Monday: →
- Mother's Day: →
