Public holidays in Latvia explained

This is a list of holidays in Latvia.

Date English Name Local Name Notes
1 January Jaunais Gads
Moveable Friday Lielā Piektdiena
Moveable Monday Otrās Lieldienas
1 May Darba svētkiThe convocation of the constitutional assembly in 1920 also falls on May 1 and is also celebrated on this day.
4 May Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas dienaOn 4 May 1990. Latvia proclaimed its independence from the USSR, and restoration of the Republic of Latvia. If the day is on the weekend the next Monday is a holiday.
23 June Līgo diena
24 June Jāņi
18 November Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas dienaThe independence of Latvia was proclaimed on this day in 1918. If the day is on the weekend the next Monday is a holiday.
24 December Ziemassvētku vakars This is when gifts are traditionally exchanged, usually children must offer a poem or song to receive their gift. Families still use real candles on their trees.
25 December Ziemassvētki
26 December Otrie Ziemassvētki
31 December Vecgada vakars

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