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Public holidays in Latvia
Latvia marks Midsummer over two days — Līgo on 23 June and Jāņi on 24 June — alongside Easter (including Easter Monday) and the 18 November proclamation of the Republic.
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.
Latvia public holidays 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 |
Latvia public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 1 Jan | New Year's Day | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Good Friday | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sun, 28 Mar | Easter Sunday | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Mon, 29 Mar | Easter Monday | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sat, 1 May | Labour Day | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Tue, 4 May | Restoration of Independence Day | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Wed, 23 Jun | Midsummer Eve (Līgo) | Public holiday | |
| Thu, 24 Jun | Midsummer Day (Jāņi) | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Thu, 18 Nov | Proclamation of the Republic | Public holiday | Bridge day possible |
| Fri, 24 Dec | Christmas Eve | Public holiday | Long weekend |
| Sat, 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Sun, 26 Dec | Second Christmas Day | Public holiday | On a weekend |
| Fri, 31 Dec | New Year's Eve | Widely observed | Long weekend |
Other countries
Estonia
Estonia has twelve public holidays. Several — Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Whit Sunday — move with Easter each year, while Midsummer (Jaanipäev) on 24 June is the summer high point.
Finland
Finland's holidays blend fixed dates with Easter-linked and Saturday-based ones: Midsummer (juhannus) and All Saints' Day always land on a Saturday, and Independence Day is 6 December.
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 does Latvia have?
Around 13 a year. See the full list below for 2026 and 2027.
Are shops open on public holidays in Latvia?
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.
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