When is the next public holiday in Latvia?

You can find the next public holiday in Latvia on our next holiday page. We keep the data updated in real time.

Are public holidays in Latvia the same every year?

Most public holidays in Latvia are fixed dates that recur every year, though some may shift when they fall on a weekend.

Yes, you can download the 2026 public holidays for Latvia in ICS, PDF or Excel format using the download buttons above.

Check our long weekends section above to find the longest holiday bridges in Latvia for 2026.

There are 48 public holidays in Latvia in 2026.

NEXT PUBLIC HOLIDAY

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New Year's Day
Thursday
Public
20
Commemoration Day of Defenders of the Barricades in 1991
Tuesday
Observance
26
Day of the International (de jure) Recognition of the Republic of Latvia
Monday
Observance

01
Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia
Friday
Public
04
Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
Monday
Public
08
Day of the Defeat of Nazism and Commemoration Day of Victims of World War II
Friday
Observance
09
Europe Day
Saturday · Weekend
Observance
10
Mother's Day
Sunday · Weekend
Public
15
International Day of the Family
Friday
Observance
17
Firefighter and Rescuer Day
Sunday · Weekend
Observance
24
Pentecost
Sunday · Weekend
Public

01
International Day for Protection of Children
Monday
Observance
14
Commemoration Day of Victims of Communist Terror
Sunday · Weekend
Observance
17
Day of the Occupation of the Republic of Latvia
Wednesday
Observance
21
Medical Worker Day
Sunday · Weekend
Observance
22
Heroes' Commemoration Day (Anniversary of the Battle of Cēsis)
Monday
Observance
23
Līgo Day
Tuesday
Public
24
Jāņi Day
Wednesday
Public

11
Latvian Freedom Fighters' Remembrance Day
Tuesday
Observance
21
Day of the Passing of the Constitutional Law on the Status of the Republic of Latvia as a State
Friday
Observance
23
Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism
Sunday · Weekend
Observance

07
Border Guards Day
Saturday · Weekend
Observance
11
Lāčplēsis Day
Wednesday
Observance
18
Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
Wednesday
Public
21
Remembrance Day of the Tragedy of 21 November 2013
Saturday · Weekend
Observance

05
Police Day
Saturday · Weekend
Observance
06
Commemoration Day of Victims of Genocide Against the Latvian People By the Totalitarian Communist Regime
Sunday · Weekend
Observance
24
Christmas Eve
Thursday
Public
25
Christmas Day
Friday
Public
26
Second day of Christmas
Saturday · Weekend
Public
31
New Year's Eve
Thursday
Public

When is the next public holiday in Latvia?: You can find the next public holiday in Latvia on our next holiday page. We keep the data updated in real time.
How many public holidays are there in Latvia in 2026?: There are 48 public holidays in Latvia in 2026.
Are public holidays in Latvia the same every year?: Most public holidays in Latvia are fixed dates that recur every year, though some may shift when they fall on a weekend.
Can I download the 2026 public holidays for Latvia?: Yes, you can download the 2026 public holidays for Latvia in ICS, PDF or Excel format using the download buttons above.
What is the longest weekend in Latvia in 2026?: Check our long weekends section above to find the longest holiday bridges in Latvia for 2026.