Calendars & Holidays

Latvia public holidays 2028

14public holidays
5long weekends
2bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Latvia in 2028

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1SaturdayNew Year's Day
Apr 14FridayGood Friday
Apr 16SundayEaster Sunday
Apr 17MondayEaster Monday
May 1MondayLabour Day
May 4ThursdayRestoration of Independence day
Jun 23FridayMidsummer Eve
Jun 24SaturdayMidsummer
Nov 18SaturdayRepublic Day
Nov 20MondayRepublic Day (substitute day)
Dec 24SundayChristmas Eve
Dec 25MondayChristmas Day
Dec 26TuesdayBoxing Day
Dec 31SundayNew Year's Eve

In 2028, Latvia has 14 public holidays, counting 1 substitute day that replaces a holiday falling on a weekend. 8 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028 and the last one is New Year's Eve on Sunday, December 31, 2028.

Long weekends in 2028

Best bridge days to book

Take these days off to connect public holidays with the weekend:

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May 5 (1 day)4 days off (May 4 to May 7)Restoration of Independence day
May 2, May 3 (2 days)6 days off (Apr 29 to May 4)Labour Day, Restoration of Independence day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Latvia have in 2028?

14, including 1 substitute day. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in Latvia in 2028?

5, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Apr 14 to Apr 17 (Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2028 holidays in Latvia fall on a weekend?

New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1, 2028), Easter Sunday (Sunday, April 16, 2028), Midsummer (Saturday, June 24, 2028), Republic Day (Saturday, November 18, 2028), Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24, 2028), New Year's Eve (Sunday, December 31, 2028). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Latvia: 2026, 2027. Without holidays: blank 2028 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.