Public holidays in Latvia
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This is a list of holidays in Latvia.
| Date | English name | Local name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Jaungada diena | |
| Moveable Friday | Good Friday | Lielā Piektdiena | |
| Moveable Sunday | Easter Sunday | Pirmās Lieldienas | |
| Moveable Monday | Easter Monday | Otrās Lieldienas | |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Darba svētki | |
| Day of the Convocation of the Constituent Assembly of the Republic of Latvia | Latvijas Republikas Satversmes sapulces sasaukšanas diena | ||
| 4 May | Restoration of Independence Day | Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena | On 4 May 1990, Latvia proclaimed its independence from the USSR. If the day falls on the weekend, the next Monday is a holiday. |
| Second Sunday of May | Mother's Day | Mātes diena | |
| Moveable Sunday | Pentecost | Vasarsvētki | |
| 23 June | Līgo Day | Līgo diena | |
| 24 June | Jāņi Day | Jāņu diena | |
| 18 November | Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia | Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena | The independence of Latvia was proclaimed on this day in 1918. If the day falls on the weekend, the next Monday is a holiday. |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | Ziemassvētku vakars | This is when gifts are traditionally exchanged. |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Pirmie Ziemassvētki | |
| 26 December | Second Day of Christmas | Otrie Ziemassvētki | |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | Vecgada diena |
References
- Latvia's National Holidays, Remembrance and Festive Days, the Latvian Institute
- Law on public holidays, remembrance days and days of significance (In Latvian)