Latvia has a total of 31 holidays in 2018. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Valentine's Day
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March Equinox
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 March Equinox in Latvia (Riga)
Daylight Saving Time starts
Sunday, March 25, 2018 Daylight Saving Time starts in Latvia
Good Friday
Friday, March 30, 2018 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, March 31, 2018 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 2, 2018 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Special Working Day
Saturday, April 21, 2018 Special Working Day is a working day on weekend in Latvia
Labour Day/May Day holiday
Monday, April 30, 2018 Labour Day/May Day holiday is a national holiday in Latvia
Labour Day/May Day
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Constituent Assembly Convocation Day
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Constituent Assembly Convocation Day is a national holiday in Latvia
Independence Restoration Day
Friday, May 4, 2018 Independence Restoration Day is a national holiday in Latvia
Mothers' Day
Sunday, May 13, 2018 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Whitsunday
Sunday, May 20, 2018 Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
June Solstice
Thursday, June 21, 2018 June Solstice in Latvia (Riga)
Midsummer Eve
Saturday, June 23, 2018 Midsummer Eve is a national holiday in Latvia
Midsummer Day
Sunday, June 24, 2018 Midsummer Day is a national holiday in Latvia
Last Day of the Song and Dance Festival
Monday, July 9, 2018 Last Day of the Song and Dance Festival is a national holiday in Latvia
Fathers' Day
Sunday, September 9, 2018 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
September Equinox
Sunday, September 23, 2018 September Equinox in Latvia (Riga)
Visit of Pope Francis
Monday, September 24, 2018 Visit of Pope Francis is a national holiday in Latvia
Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, October 28, 2018 Daylight Saving Time ends in Latvia
Halloween
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day
Sunday, November 18, 2018 Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day is a national holiday in Latvia
Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day observed
Monday, November 19, 2018 Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day is a national holiday in Latvia
December Solstice
Friday, December 21, 2018 December Solstice in Latvia (Riga)
Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Second Day of Christmas
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Second Day of Christmas is a national holiday in Latvia
New Year's Eve
Monday, December 31, 2018 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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