Public holidays in Latvia


This is a list of holidays in Latvia.
DateEnglish NameLocal NameNotes
1 JanuaryNew Year's DayJaunais Gads
The Friday before Easter SundayGood FridayLielā Piektdiena
The day after Easter SundayEaster MondayOtrās Lieldienas
1 MayLabour DayDarba svētkiThe convocation of the constitutional assembly in 1920 also falls on May 1 and is also celebrated on this day.
4 MayRestoration of Independence DayLatvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas dienaOn 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.
23 JuneMidsummer's EveLīgo Diena
24 JuneMidsummer's DayJāņi
18 NovemberProclamation Day of the Republic of LatviaLatvijas Republikas proklamēšanas dienaThe independence of Latvia was proclaimed on this day in 1918. If the day is on the weekend the next Monday is a holiday.
24 DecemberChristmas EveZiemassvētku vakars
25 DecemberChristmas DayZiemassvētki
26 DecemberSecond Day of ChristmasOtrie Ziemassvētki
31 DecemberNew Year's EveVecgada vakars