PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Public holidays in Latvia 2027
Latvia has 15 public holidays in 2027, and 9 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 2027
| Date | Weekday | Public holiday | On a workday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 26 March | Friday | Good Friday | Yes |
| 28 March | Sunday | Easter Sunday | No |
| 29 March | Monday | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 1 May | Saturday | Labour Day | No |
| 4 May | Tuesday | Restoration of Independence of Latvia | Yes |
| 9 May | Sunday | Mother's Day | No |
| 16 May | Sunday | Pentecost | No |
| 23 June | Wednesday | Midsummer Eve | Yes |
| 24 June | Thursday | Jāņi (Midsummer Day) | Yes |
| 18 November | Thursday | Proclamation of Independence of Latvia | Yes |
| 24 December | Friday | Christmas Eve | Yes |
| 25 December | Saturday | Christmas Day | No |
| 26 December | Sunday | Boxing Day | No |
| 31 December | Friday | 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
In 2027, these public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: 28 March (Sunday) — Easter Sunday; 1 May (Saturday) — Labour Day; 9 May (Sunday) — Mother's Day; 16 May (Sunday) — Pentecost; 25 December (Saturday) — Christmas Day; 26 December (Sunday) — 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 (9 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 2027?
No. The Cabinet of Ministers must issue an order transferring workdays for the next year by 1 July of the current year (Labour Law, Section 133(4)). No order for 2027 was issued by 1 July 2026, so workdays are not transferred in 2027. Labour Law, Section 133 ↗
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Plan your time off
Use the public holidays to plan leave, or add them to your own calendar.