St. Stephen's Day
🏪 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 Block4-day weekend with a bridge day on December 25
📣 Traveler notes
Latvia, a Baltic state, offers varied attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Riga's Old Town. Natural highlights span the 500-km unspoilt sea coast, white sandy beaches, and pine-dune forests. Key destinations include Liepāja (known for its beach and former military sites) and Kuldīga (featuring Europe's widest waterfall). Cēsis also offers medieval castle ruins.
- New Year's Eve (December 31 – January 1): Expect both private family celebrations and public street events.
- Easter (Lieldienas): Town centers in April often host traditional events like egg fights and festivities.
- Summer Solstice (Vasaras saulgrieži): Traditional celebrations occur across Latvia, notably in Sigulda.
About this holiday
St. Stephen's Day (December 26th), also known as Boxing Day, is a public holiday that was traditionally associated with giving gifts to the needy. While integrated into general Christmas festivities, the date may sometimes shift to December 27th or 28th to ensure it falls on a weekday. The holiday is also linked to the Christian festival of Saint Stephen's Day.