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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day
Wednesday, November 18, 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
📣 Traveler notes
Latvia is a Baltic state featuring Riga's Old Town (a World Heritage Site), a unique 500-km sea coast, and historical sites like Liepāja and Kuldīga (UNESCO site with Europe's widest waterfall). About half the country is covered by forests, offering numerous nature trails and parks.
- Event schedules and tickets are typically available online.
- Major traditional celebrations occur around New Year's Eve/Day and Easter.
- The Summer Solstice (Vasaras saulgrieži) features traditional celebrations, notably in Sigulda.
- Respect personal space and avoid initiating conversations with strangers. Do not discuss personal finances, political, or religious views with unfamiliar people. Littering is illegal; simple acts of courtesy, such as holding doors, are appreciated.
About this holiday
Latvia celebrates its Independence Day, or Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia, on November 18th. This commemorates the People's Council of Latvia's declaration of independence in 1918.