Calendar density
active public-holiday calendar
Latvia has 16 public holidays in the rolling 12-month window and 16 total retained holiday rows across all types.
Holiday calendar
Public holidays in Latvia.
16 in 202616 in 2027Next: Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia · Wed, Nov 18, 2026
Holiday tables, the next-holiday snapshot, and curated explainer links refresh on the daily calendar update window.
Next holiday
Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
Primary timezone
Europe/Riga
Useful when holiday planning crosses countries or teams.
Curated explainers
0
Focused detail pages kept live for the strongest holiday queries.
Airport / timezone context
1 zones
Cross-links below connect this calendar to travel and time-reference pages.
Year-of-public-holidays pattern
Latvia across the next 12 months
16 public holidays fall between Thu, Nov 5, 2026 and Fri, Nov 5, 2027 in Latvia. The classifier below is a transparent keyword heuristic, not a legal taxonomy.
Classification mix
- Religious7
- Civic4
- Cultural2
- Other / unclassified3
Headline reading: a religious-leaning calendar.
Weekday distribution
- Sunday3
- Monday1
- Tuesday1
- Wednesday2
- Thursday3
- Friday3
- Saturday3
Tuesday and Thursday entries create the strongest long-weekend pull.
Longest holiday-free stretch
133 days
Fri, Jun 25, 2027 → Fri, Nov 5, 2027
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster
4 days
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 → Sun, Dec 27, 2026
Adjacent weekends are counted with public-holiday dates when computing the cluster.
Operational closure profile
What makes the Latvia calendar operationally different
The country page now reads the holiday list as a planning surface: density, month clusters, type mix, and bridge-day pressure. These signals are derived from the same retained holiday rows rather than generic country copy.
Bridge-day pressure
4 public holidays fall on Tuesday or Thursday, creating likely bridge-day pressure around adjacent Mondays or Fridays.
Month clustering
Public holidays cluster most strongly in May (5), December (4), March (3), June (2).
Dataset type mix
Dataset type mix is led by 16 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules.
Public16
Cross-country comparison
Latvia versus regional peers
Peer countries are picked from the same continent (Europe) by holiday-name overlap with Latvia, then ranked by the strongest shared calendar fraction.
| Country | Public holidays (next 12 mo) | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Denmark | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Iceland | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sweden | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Compared with Denmark (10), Iceland (16), Sweden (15) across the same upcoming-12-month window, Latvia's 16-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Holiday planning depth
How to read the Latvia holiday calendar
The tables give the dates. These notes explain the coverage window, holiday mix, timezone context, and when a holiday earns a deeper explainer page.
Calendar density
Latvia has 16 tracked public holidays in the upcoming 12 months (2026-11 → 2027-11), and 16 entries in the following calendar year. Next public holiday signal: Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia on Wed, Nov 18, 2026 (Wednesday).
Religious vs civic vs cultural mix
Classification mix across the next 12 months: 7 religious, 4 civic, 2 cultural, 3 other (16 classified entries). The headline reading: a religious-leaning calendar (Latvia weights toward religious observances in the upcoming window).
Weekday rhythm
Weekday distribution skews to Sunday 3, Thursday 3, and Friday 3, which controls long-weekend math for the year. Holidays falling on Tuesday or Thursday create the strongest long-weekend pull; Saturday/Sunday entries depend on whether Latvia grants a weekday substitution. 4 public holidays fall on Tuesday or Thursday, creating likely bridge-day pressure around adjacent Mondays or Fridays.
Quiet stretches
Longest holiday-free stretch is 133 days (Fri, Jun 25, 2027 → Fri, Nov 5, 2027) — useful for spotting the calmest planning window.
Holiday clusters
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster is 4 days (Thu, Dec 24, 2026 → Sun, Dec 27, 2026), counting weekends adjacent to public dates.
Peer-country comparison
Compared with Denmark (10), Iceland (16), Sweden (15) across the same upcoming-12-month window, Latvia's 16-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Timezone planning
Latvia plans closures around Europe/Riga. Latvia observes a seasonal DST shift, which can move local clock-anchored events on either side of a holiday weekend.
Curation depth
No curated explainer pages are attached yet for Latvia; the table is the canonical reference here.
Travel handoff
An airport-country handoff is attached, so users can pair holiday closures with airport timezone references.
Substitution and source boundary
6 public holidays land on a weekend in the upcoming window. This table does not invent substitute weekdays; it follows the source holiday rows exposed for Latvia.
Calendar pattern notes
Dataset type mix is led by 16 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules. Public holidays cluster most strongly in May (5), December (4), March (3), June (2).
Public-holiday practice can vary by region, sector, and employer. Use official government or workplace calendars for legal closure decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Latvia holiday questions
- How many public holidays does Latvia have in 2026?
- Latvia has 16 public holidays in 2026.
- How many public holidays does Latvia have in 2027?
- Latvia has 16 public holidays in 2027.
- What is the next public holiday in Latvia?
- The next public holiday in Latvia is Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia on Wed, Nov 18, 2026.
- Are weekends counted as holidays in Latvia?
- Saturday and Sunday are not listed as public holidays unless a national observance falls on that date. In the upcoming 12 months, 6 public holidays fall on a weekend in Latvia; whether a substitute weekday is granted depends on local statutory rules and is not encoded in this table.
- Does Latvia observe daylight saving time?
- Latvia observes a seasonal DST shift in at least one of its 1 mapped timezone (Europe/Riga). Local clock-anchored events around a holiday weekend can move with that transition.
- Which kind of holiday is most common in Latvia?
- Across the upcoming 12 months, Latvia weights toward religious observances (7 of 16 classified public holidays). The classifier is keyword-based and the remainder break down as religious 7, civic 4, cultural 2, other 3.
Popular Countdowns
Next Holiday
Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia — Wed, Nov 18, 2026
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Timezones
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2026 Holidays (16)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's DayJaungada dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good FridayLielā PiektdienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, Apr 5, 2026 | Easter SundayPirmās LieldienasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter MondayOtrās LieldienasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labour DayDarba svētkiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of LatviaLatvijas Republikas Satversmes sapulces sasaukšanas dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, May 4, 2026 | Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of LatviaLatvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, May 10, 2026 | Mother's DayMātes dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, May 24, 2026 | PentecostVasarsvētkiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | Līgo DayLīgo dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Jāņi DayJāņu dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of LatviaLatvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas EveZiemassvētku vakarsCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas DayPirmie ZiemassvētkiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's DayOtrie ZiemassvētkiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's EveVecgada dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
2027 Holidays (16)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's DayJaungada dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good FridayLielā PiektdienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Easter SundayPirmās LieldienasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter MondayOtrās LieldienasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labour DayDarba svētkiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of LatviaLatvijas Republikas Satversmes sapulces sasaukšanas dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of LatviaLatvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, May 9, 2027 | Mother's DayMātes dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 | PentecostVasarsvētkiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 | Līgo DayLīgo dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 | Jāņi DayJāņu dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Nov 18, 2027 | Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of LatviaLatvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Dec 24, 2027 | Christmas EveZiemassvētku vakarsCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas DayPirmie ZiemassvētkiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's DayOtrie ZiemassvētkiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Dec 31, 2027 | New Year's EveVecgada dienaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
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