Latvia public holidays 2027

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1. Fri, 01 Jan 2027New Year's Day

   Latvia’s calendar lists Jaungada diena, or New Year’s Day, on 1 January 2027 as a public holiday. The supplied background describes 1 January as the first day of the Gregorian calendar year, a date widely marked as the year begins. That general context does not establish particular Latvian customs or how the day is observed locally. The calendar entry supports the date and classification; the suggested official legal source could help verify its formal status and scope.

2. Fri, 26 Mar 2027Good Friday

   Lielā Piektdiena, or Good Friday, falls on 26 March 2027 in the supplied Latvia calendar, which classifies it as a public holiday. In Christian tradition, the day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and is observed during Holy Week. The date changes from year to year because it is tied to Easter. These broad religious facts do not establish how individual Latvian communities observe the day; the calendar confirms the listed date and classification, while the suggested legal source could clarify formal status.

3. Sun, 28 Mar 2027Easter Sunday

   The supplied Latvia calendar lists Pirmās Lieldienas, or Easter Sunday, on 28 March 2027 as a public holiday. The accompanying background excerpt is about the Fifth Sunday of Easter, a later Sunday in the Easter season, and therefore does not verify information about Easter Sunday itself. This entry can confirm the listed date, local name and classification, but the supplied evidence does not provide a reliable account of Latvian customs or the holiday’s legal basis. An official Latvian source could help confirm those details.

4. Mon, 29 Mar 2027Easter Monday

   Otrās Lieldienas, or Easter Monday, is listed in the supplied Latvia calendar for 29 March 2027 and classified as a public holiday. The attached background describes Easter Monday as the second day of Eastertide; in Western Christianity, it is also the second day of the Octave of Easter. The supplied evidence establishes the calendar entry and general Christian context, but does not describe Latvian-specific practices or specify the holiday’s precise legal scope.

5. Sat, 01 May 2027Labour Day

   Latvia’s calendar lists Darba svētki, or Labour Day, on 1 May 2027 as a public holiday. The supplied background explains that Labour Day is linked with International Workers’ Day in many countries and is associated with the labour movement. That general account does not establish the particular history or observance of the date in Latvia. The calendar supports the listed local name, date and classification; the suggested Latvian legal source could clarify the formal recognition and scope.

6. Tue, 04 May 2027Day of the Restoration of Independence

   On 4 May, Latvia marks the Day of the Restoration of Independence, named Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena in the supplied calendar. The calendar lists it as a public holiday in 2027. The attached background says it commemorates the Supreme Soviet of the Latvian SSR’s 4 May 1990 declaration on restoring the Republic’s independence. It also distinguishes that declaration from later legal steps toward full restoration and international recognition. The supplied context supports the historical connection, though an official Latvian source could confirm the holiday’s formal scope.

7. Sun, 09 May 2027Mother's Day

   Mātes diena, or Mother’s Day, appears in the supplied Latvia calendar on 9 May 2027 and is classified as a public holiday. The attached background describes Mother’s Day broadly as a celebration honoring mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds. It notes that the date differs among countries; it does not explain Latvian-specific customs or the local basis for choosing this date. The calendar supports the date, name and classification, while an official Latvian source could verify the holiday’s legal recognition and scope.

8. Sun, 16 May 2027Pentecost

   Vasarsvētki, or Pentecost, is listed in the supplied Latvia calendar for 16 May 2027 as a public holiday. In the attached Christian background, Pentecost is a movable feast occurring 49 days after Easter and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’s followers. That context explains the religious significance but does not describe how the date is observed in Latvia. The calendar establishes the entry’s date, name and classification; an official Latvian source could clarify its legal status and scope.

9. Wed, 23 Jun 2027Midsummer's Eve

   The supplied Latvia calendar lists Līgo diena, or Midsummer’s Eve, on 23 June 2027 as a public holiday. Its attached context is chiefly about a Latvian film, but it identifies the summer-solstice festival of Jāņi as a national holiday in Latvia and says the film is shown before it. That supports the broader midsummer connection, although it does not detail customs associated specifically with Līgo diena. An official Latvian source could confirm the holiday’s legal scope and relationship to Jāņi.

10. Thu, 24 Jun 2027Midsummer Day

    Jāņu diena, or Midsummer Day, is listed in the supplied Latvia calendar on 24 June 2027 as a public holiday. The attached background explains that midsummer celebrations in the Northern Hemisphere take place on or near the summer solstice, with 23–24 June traditionally used in much of Europe. This provides seasonal context for the date but does not verify particular Latvian customs. The calendar supports the local name, date and classification; an official Latvian source could confirm the legal scope.

11. Thu, 18 Nov 2027Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia

    Latvia’s calendar lists Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena, or the Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, on 18 November 2027 as a public holiday. No background excerpt accompanies this entry, so the supplied material does not independently verify the event’s history or how it is observed. The calendar supports the name, date and classification only. Latvia’s law on public and commemorative days would be a useful official lead for confirming the holiday’s legal status and scope.

12. Fri, 24 Dec 2027Christmas Eve

    Ziemassvētku vakars, or Christmas Eve, is listed in the supplied Latvia calendar on 24 December 2027 as a public holiday. The attached context describes Christmas Eve as the day or evening before Christmas and notes its significance in Christian and other cultural traditions. It does not establish how the date is observed specifically in Latvia. The calendar supports the local name, date and classification; an official Latvian source could verify the formal legal status and scope of the observance.

13. Sat, 25 Dec 2027Christmas Day

    The supplied Latvia calendar lists Pirmie Ziemassvētki, or Christmas Day, on 25 December 2027 as a public holiday. No accompanying context source was provided, so the supplied evidence does not verify the day’s history, religious background or Latvian-specific customs. The calendar entry supports its name, date and classification, but does not by itself establish the precise legal scope. An official Latvian source on public holidays could help confirm the formal recognition and applicable rules.

14. Sun, 26 Dec 20272nd Day of Christmas

    The supplied Latvia calendar lists Otrie Ziemassvētki, or the second day of Christmas, on 26 December 2027 as a public holiday. No background excerpt accompanies this entry, so the supplied evidence does not verify its history, religious context or particular Latvian observances. The calendar supports the local name, date and classification only; it does not specify the precise legal scope. Latvia’s official legislation on public holidays would be a useful lead for checking the formal status of this date.

15. Fri, 31 Dec 2027New Year's Eve

    Vecgada diena, or New Year’s Eve, appears in the supplied Latvia calendar on 31 December 2027 and is classified as a public holiday. The attached background identifies 31 December as the final day of the Gregorian calendar year, often considered together with the transition into New Year’s Day. This general description does not establish particular Latvian customs or how widely the date is observed. The calendar supports the listed name, date and classification; an official legal source could confirm the formal status and scope.