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Latvia public holidays 2026
All 12 public holidays in Latvia in 2026, with dates, official status and which ones make a long weekend.
Banks, offices and most shops close on public holidays. When a fixed holiday falls on a weekend, an extra day off is sometimes granted, so confirm locally.
Every holiday in 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 1 Jan | New Year's Day | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Fri, 3 Apr | Good Friday | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sun, 5 Apr | Easter Sunday | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Mon, 6 Apr | Easter Monday | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Fri, 1 May | Labour Day | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Mon, 4 May | Restoration of Independence Day | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Tue, 23 Jun | Midsummer Eve (Līgo) | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Wed, 24 Jun | Midsummer Day (Jāņi) | Public holiday | |
| Wed, 18 Nov | Proclamation of the Republic | Public holiday | |
| Thu, 24 Dec | Christmas Eve | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Fri, 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sat, 26 Dec | Second Christmas Day | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Thu, 31 Dec | New Year's Eve | Widely observed | Bridge day possible |
Long weekends and bridge days
Holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend on their own. When one lands on a Tuesday or Thursday, taking the single day in between — a "bridge day" — turns it into a four-day break. The notes column above flags which is which for 2026.
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Latvia 2027
Public holidays in Latvia for 2027.
Source: Curated from Latvia's official public-holiday calendar; moveable dates were derived and verified. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Latvia in 2026?
12 official public holidays, plus a couple of widely observed eves. The table lists them all.
When is Christmas Day 2026 in Latvia?
25 December 2026, with Christmas Eve and Boxing Day around it — see the table for the exact days of the week.
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