Public Holidays in Latvia
Statutory public holidays in Latvia, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Latvia at a glance
Latvia’s public holidays centre on the national dates of 18 November and 4 May, alongside Lutheran feast days and the midsummer Ligo on 24 June.
Midsummer is the biggest celebration, and several dates move with Easter.
Latvia public holidays 2026
Latvia has 17 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Day off (substituted from 01/17/2026) | Jan 2Fri | Substitute |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 5Sun | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Constitutional Assembly Convocation Day; Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Restoration of Independence Day | May 4Mon | National |
| Mother's Day | May 10Sun | National |
| Pentecost | May 24Sun | National |
| Day off (substituted from 06/27/2026) | Jun 22Mon | Substitute |
| Midsummer Eve | Jun 23Tue | National |
| Midsummer Day | Jun 24Wed | National |
Showing 12 of 17 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Latvia
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Latvia.
Riga
A capital of Art Nouveau facades, a medieval core and a vast central market.
Jurmala
A long beach and wooden villa town on the Gulf of Riga.
Liepaja
A port city of an old military quarter, a beach and a music tradition.
Daugavpils
The second city, with a fortress, a multicultural heritage and lake surroundings.
Cesis
A small town of a castle ruin, a medieval church and a river valley.
Top attractions in Latvia
The places that draw most visitors to Latvia.
Riga Historic Centre
A medieval and Art Nouveau centre of guild halls and cobbled lanes.
Gauja National Park
A forested river valley with sandstone cliffs, castles and cable car.
Jurmala Beach
A 30 km stretch of fine white sand backed by dunes and pine.
Rundale Palace
A baroque palace with formal gardens, designed by Rastrelli.
Cape Kolka
Where the Gulf of Riga meets the Baltic, at the tip of a peninsula.
Turaida Castle
A red-brick castle reconstructed on a hill above a museum reserve.
Festivals, food and getting around Latvia
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Valentine's Day
Falls on Feb 14
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Daylight Saving Time starts
Falls on Mar 29
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Holy Saturday
Falls on Apr 4
Food & drink
Getting around
Trains and coaches link the main towns; Gauja and the coast are easiest with a car.
Travelling around Latvia’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Latvia tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Latvia's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Latvia public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Latvia have?
Latvia has 17 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Latvia is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Latvia's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Latvia typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Latvia?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Latvia?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Latvia
School term dates in Latvia
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.