Latvia Long Weekends 2026

13 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (7)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Day off (substituted from 01/17/2026)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 2 - Jan 4

Day off (substituted from 01/17/2026) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 3 - Apr 5

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 4 - Apr 6

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Constitutional Assembly Convocation Day; Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Constitutional Assembly Convocation Day; Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Restoration of Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Weekend Period: May 2 - May 4

Restoration of Independence Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Day off (substituted from 06/27/2026)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Weekend Period: Jun 20 - Jun 22

Day off (substituted from 06/27/2026) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 2
Total Break: Jan 1 - Jan 4

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

Midsummer Eve

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 22
Total Break: Jun 20 - Jun 23

Take Monday off to bridge Midsummer Eve for a 4-day weekend

Midsummer Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 22, Tuesday, Jun 23
Total Break: Jun 20 - Jun 24

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Midsummer Day

Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 16, Tuesday, Nov 17
Total Break: Nov 14 - Nov 18

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day

Christmas Eve

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 25
Total Break: Dec 24 - Dec 27

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas Eve for a 4-day weekend

New Year's Eve

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 1
Total Break: Dec 31 - Jan 3

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Eve for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.