🇱🇻Latvia 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Latvia in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Jaunais Gads | 2026-01-01 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
Lielā Piektdiena | 2026-04-03 | 178 days ago | Public Holidays |
Lieldienas | 2026-04-05 | 176 days ago | Public Holidays |
Otrās Lieldienas | 2026-04-06 | 175 days ago | Public Holidays |
Darba svētki | 2026-05-01 | 150 days ago | Public Holidays |
Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena | 2026-05-04 | 147 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mātes diena | 2026-05-10 | 141 days ago | Memorial Days |
Līgo Diena | 2026-06-23 | 97 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jāņi | 2026-06-24 | 96 days ago | Public Holidays |
Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas diena | 2026-11-18 | 51 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Ziemassvētku vakars | 2026-12-24 | 87 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Ziemassvētki | 2026-12-25 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Otrie Ziemassvētki | 2026-12-26 | 89 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Vecgada vakars | 2026-12-31 | 94 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Latvia 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Latvia has 13 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Lielā Piektdiena: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-06, 4 consecutive days
- Darba svētki: 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-04, 4 consecutive days
- Ziemassvētku vakars: 2026-12-24 to 2026-12-27, 4 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Jaunais Gads: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Līgo Diena: after taking leave, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2026-06-20 to 2026-06-24
- Vecgada vakars: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-12-31 to 2027-01-03
In 2026, 2 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Latvia provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
12 is the busiest holiday month, with 4 public holidays.