Latvia Public Holidays
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A public holiday, national holiday or legal holiday is a holiday generally established by law and is usually a non-working day during the year. This page contains public holidays sorted by years. Holiday dates may be change from time to time, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national holidays and short description of each holiday.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | New Year's Day (Jaunais Gads) - First day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Good Friday (Lielā Piektdiena) - Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Friday before Easter Sunday |
| 17 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday (Otrās Lieldienas) - Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Monday after Easter Sunday |
| 1 May | Mon | Labour Day (Darba svētki) - Annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers |
| 4 May | Thurs | Declaration of Independence Day (Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena) - On 4 May 1990. Latvia proclaimed its independence from the USSR, and restoration of the Republic of Latvia. If the day is on the weekend the next Monday is a Holiday |
| 5 May | Fri | Bridge Holiday (As Declaration of Independence Days falls on a Thursday) |
| 14 May | Sun | Mother's Day (Mātes diena) - Celebration honoring the mother of the family. 2nd Sunday in May. Not a Public Holiday |
| 23 Jun | Fri | Midsummer Eve (Līgo Diena) |
| 24 Jun | Sat | Midsummer Day (Jāņi) - Also known as St John's Day, is the period of time centered upon the summer solstice, and more specifically the Northern European celebrations that accompany the actual solstice or take place on a day between June 19 and June 25 and the preceding evening |
| 10 Sept | Sun | Father's Day - Is a celebration honoring fathers. 2nd Sunday in September. Not a Public Holiday |
| 18 Nov | Sat | Latvian National Day (Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas diena) - The independence of Latvia was proclaimed on this day in 1918. If the day is on the weekend the next Monday is a holiday. |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day (Ziemassvētki) - Celebrate the birth of Christ |
| 26 Dec | Tue | Second Day of Christmas or Boxing Day(Otrie Ziemassvētki) |
| 31 Dec | Sun | New Year's Eve (Vecgada vakars) |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Thurs | Labour Day |
| 5 May | Mon | Declaration of Independence Day |
| 23 Jun | Mon | Midsummer Eve |
| 24 Jun | Tue | St. John's Day |
| 17 Nov | Mon | Latvian National Day |
| 18 Nov | Tue | Latvian National Day |
| 24 Dec | Wed | Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec | Thurs | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Second Day of Christmas |
| 31 Dec | Wed | New Year's Eve |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thurs | New Year's Day |
| 2 Jan | Fri | New Year Holiday |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 4 May | Mon | Declaration of Independence Day |
| 22 Jun | Mon | Midsummer Day Holiday |
| 23 Jun | Tue | Midsummer Eve |
| 24 Jun | Wed | St. John's Day |
| 18 Nov | Wed | Latvian National Day |
| 24 Dec | Thurs | Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Second Day of Christmas |
| 31 Dec | Thurs | New Year's Eve |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day |
| 25 Mar | Fri | Good Friday |
| 28 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Sun | Labour Day |
| 4 May | Wed | Declaration of Independence Day |
| 23 Jun | Thurs | Midsummer Eve |
| 24 Jun | Fri | St. John's Day |
| 18 Nov | Fri | Latvian National Day |
| 25 Dec | Sun | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Mon | Second Day of Christmas |
| 31 Dec | Sat | New Year's Eve |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | New Year's Day |
| 30 Mar | Fri | Good Friday (Friday before Easter Sunday) |
| 2 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday (Monday after Easter Sunday) |
| 30 Apr | Mon | Public Holiday (Bridge Holiday as May Day falls on a Tuesday) |
| 1 May | Tue | Labour Day (May Day) |
| 4 May | Fri | Declaration of Independence Day (If the day is on the weekend the next Monday is a Holiday) |
| 13 May | Sun | Mother's Day (2nd Sunday in May. Not a Public Holiday) |
| 23 Jun | Sat | Midsummer Eve |
| 24 Jun | Sun | St. John's Day (Midsummer Day) |
| 9 Sept | Sun | Father's Day (2nd Sunday in September. Not a Public Holiday) |
| 19 Nov | Mon | Latvian National Day (Observed. On Monday, 20 November as 18 November is a Saturday in 2017) |
| 24 Dec | Mon | Public Holiday (Bridge Holiday as Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday) |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Wed | 2nd Day of Christmas |
| 31 Dec | Mon | New Year's Eve |
