PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Public holidays in Latvia 2026
Latvia has 15 public holidays in 2026, and 11 of them fall on weekdays. The others fall on a Saturday or Sunday and do not change the number of working days. The table gives each holiday with its date, its weekday and whether it falls on a workday.
All public holidays in Latvia in 2026
| Date | Weekday | Public holiday | On a workday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday | Yes |
| 5 April | Sunday | Easter Sunday | No |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day | Yes |
| 4 May | Monday | Restoration of Independence of Latvia | Yes |
| 10 May | Sunday | Mother's Day | No |
| 24 May | Sunday | Pentecost | No |
| 23 June | Tuesday | Midsummer Eve | Yes |
| 24 June | Wednesday | Jāņi (Midsummer Day) | Yes |
| 18 November | Wednesday | Proclamation of Independence of Latvia | Yes |
| 24 December | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Yes |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 26 December | Saturday | Boxing Day | No |
| 31 December | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Yes |
The list follows the Law on Holidays, Commemorative Days and Celebrations, without workday transfers. Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day and Pentecost are always on a Sunday: they are public holidays, but they do not give an extra day off.
Workday transfers in 2026
In 2026, workdays are transferred for state and municipal institutions. Other employers may follow the transfers if they choose. The table does not apply them.
- Transferred days off: 2 January, 22 June
- Transferred workdays on Saturdays: 17 January, 27 June
- 2026 workday transfer order ↗
Frequently asked questions
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
In 2026, these public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: 5 April (Sunday) — Easter Sunday; 10 May (Sunday) — Mother's Day; 24 May (Sunday) — Pentecost; 26 December (Saturday) — Boxing Day. They do not change the number of working days.
Does Mother’s Day give a day off?
No. Mother’s Day is always on a Sunday (10 May), so on a Monday–Friday week it does not give an extra day off on Monday. Easter Sunday and Pentecost are also always on a Sunday.
Are workdays transferred in 2026?
Yes, but only for state and municipal institutions, under the Cabinet of Ministers order on the 2026 workday transfers. Other employers may follow the transfers if they choose. Transferred days off: 2 January, 22 June. Transferred workdays on Saturdays: 17 January, 27 June. 2026 workday transfer order ↗
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Plan your time off
Use the public holidays to plan leave, or add them to your own calendar.