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Public Holiday
Nationwide
New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
31
Holiday
FRI
01
Bridge Day
SAT
02
Weekend
SUN
03
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on January 1
📣 Traveler notes
Latvia is a Baltic state offering destinations such as Riga's World Heritage Old Town, a 500-km sea coast, and sites like Kuldīga (UNESCO) and Cēsis' medieval ruins. The country also features vast forests and nature trails.
- Event schedules and tickets are available at bilesuparadize.lv.
- Major celebratory periods include New Year's Eve (Dec 31 - Jan 1), Easter (April), and the Summer Solstice celebration.
About this holiday
New Year's Eve (December 31st) celebrations typically include dancing, dining, drinking, and fireworks, often continuing into New Year's Day. Christian attendees may observe a special watchnight service.