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Latvia Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Latvia?

The next public holiday in Latvia is Pentecost on May 24, 2026.

Q: Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Latvia?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Latvia in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Latvia in 2026.

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Pentecost

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2026

Upcoming Holiday

Pentecost

Sunday, May 24, 2026

In 3 days

Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday	Jaungada diena	New Year's Day	Public
Apr 3, 2026 Friday	Lielā Piektdiena	Good Friday	Public
Apr 5, 2026 Sunday	Pirmās Lieldienas	Easter Sunday	Public
Apr 6, 2026 Monday	Otrās Lieldienas	Easter Monday	Public
May 1, 2026 Friday	Darba svētki	Labour Day	Public
May 1, 2026 Friday	Latvijas Republikas Satversmes sapulces sasaukšanas diena	Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia	Public
May 4, 2026 Monday	Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena	Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia	Public
May 10, 2026 Sunday	Mātes diena	Mother's Day	Public
May 24, 2026 Sunday	Vasarsvētki	Pentecost	Public
Jun 23, 2026 Tuesday	Līgo diena	Līgo Day	Public
Jun 24, 2026 Wednesday	Jāņu diena	Jāņi Day	Public
Nov 18, 2026 Wednesday	Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena	Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia	Public
Dec 24, 2026 Thursday	Ziemassvētku vakars	Christmas Eve	Public
Dec 25, 2026 Friday	Pirmie Ziemassvētki	Christmas Day	Public
Dec 26, 2026 Saturday	Otrie Ziemassvētki	St. Stephen's Day	Public
Dec 31, 2026 Thursday	Vecgada diena	New Year's Eve	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Latvia have in 2026?

Latvia has 16 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Latvia?

The next public holiday in Latvia is Pentecost on May 24, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Latvia?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Latvia. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Latvia?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Latvia.

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Latvia?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Latvia in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Latvia?

In Latvia, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Latvia in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Latvia for 2026.

Do public holidays in Latvia affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Latvia, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.