Public holidays in Latvia, 2027
Latvia has 15 public holidays in 2027, and 9 of them fall on a weekday. There are 4 long weekends (three or more days off in a row): New Year (31 December 2026 – 3 January 2027), Easter (26–29 March), Christmas (24–26 December) and New Year (31 December 2027 – 2 January 2028).
The Cabinet has not transferred any working days for 2027: it deferred the draft order on 16 June 2026, and the 1 July deadline in the Labour Law has passed.
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Public holidays and days off in 2027
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year's Day The first day of the new year. | Day off |
| 26 March | Friday | Good Friday The Friday before Easter, marking the crucifixion of Christ. | Day off |
| 28 March | Sunday | Easter Sunday Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Christ. | Falls on a Sunday |
| 29 March | Monday | Easter Monday Easter Monday, the day after Easter Sunday. | Day off |
| 1 May | Saturday | Labour Day International Workers' Day, also the day the Constitutional Assembly convened in 1920. | Falls on a Saturday |
| 4 May | Tuesday | Restoration of Independence Day Marks the 1990 restoration of Latvia's independence. | Day off |
| 9 May | Sunday | Mother's Day The second Sunday of May, a day to honour mothers. | Falls on a Sunday |
| 16 May | Sunday | Whit Sunday Pentecost, the fiftieth day after Easter. | Falls on a Sunday |
| 23 June | Wednesday | Midsummer Eve (Līgo) The eve of the summer solstice, celebrated with bonfires and song. | Day off |
| 24 June | Thursday | Midsummer Day (Jāņi) Midsummer, the feast of Saint John and the summer solstice. | Day off |
| 18 November | Thursday | Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia Marks the 1918 proclamation of the Republic of Latvia. | Day off |
| 24 December | Friday | Christmas Eve The evening before Christmas and the winter solstice. | Day off |
| 25 December | Saturday | Christmas Day The first day of Christmas. | Falls on a Saturday |
| 26 December | Sunday | Second day of Christmas The second day of Christmas. | Falls on a Sunday |
| 31 December | Friday | New Year's Eve The last day of the year. | Day off |
Long weekends in 2027
A long weekend here means at least three days off in a row that include a public holiday. These apply to everyone on a Monday to Friday week.
- 4 days 31 December 2026 – 3 January 2027 New Year
- 4 days 26–29 March Easter
- 3 days 24–26 December Christmas
- 3 days 31 December 2027 – 2 January 2028 New Year
With a few days of leave
Taking a few days of leave between a holiday and the weekend stretches the break considerably:
- 4 days 1–4 May leave: 3 May
- 6 days 19–24 June 2 days of leave: 21 June and 22 June
- 5 days 23–27 June leave: 25 June
- 4 days 18–21 November leave: 19 November
Transferred working days in 2027
The Cabinet has not transferred any working days for 2027: it deferred the draft order on 16 June 2026, and the 1 July deadline in the Labour Law has passed.
Shortened pre-holiday days
On these working days of 2027 the day is one hour shorter (Labour Law, Section 135):
- 25 March, thursday before Good Friday
- 30 April, friday before Labour Day
- 3 May, monday before Restoration of Independence Day
- 22 June, tuesday before Midsummer Eve (Līgo)
- 17 November, wednesday before Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia
- 23 December, thursday before Christmas Eve
- 30 December, thursday before New Year's Eve
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Latvia have in 2027?
The Law on Holidays, Remembrance and Celebration Days sets 15 public holidays for 2027. 9 fall on a weekday and are days off; the rest are on a Saturday or Sunday.
How many days off are there at Midsummer (Jāņi) 2027?
Līgo Day is Wednesday 23 June and Jāņi Thursday 24 June. They are two days off in the middle of the week.
Is 4 May 2027 a day off?
Yes. 4 May 2027 is a Tuesday and a public holiday, so it is a day off.
Is 18 November 2027 a day off?
Yes. 18 November 2027 is a Thursday, Proclamation Day, and a day off.
When is Easter in 2027?
Good Friday is 26 March, Easter Sunday 28 March and Easter Monday 29 March: four days off in a row from Friday to Monday.
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