Christmas Eve is a public holiday in Latvia, observed on December 24, 2026. It is locally known as Ziemassvētku vakars. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | Christmas Eve |
| Local Name | Ziemassvētku vakars |
| Date | December 24, 2026 |
| Country |  Latvia |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in Latvia
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Public |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia | Public |
| 2026-05-04 | Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia | Public |
| 2026-05-10 | Mother's Day | Public |
| 2026-05-24 | Pentecost | Public |
| 2026-06-23 | Līgo Day | Public |
| 2026-06-24 | Jāņi Day | Public |
| 2026-12-24 | Christmas Eve | Public |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| 2026-12-26 | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
| 2026-12-31 | New Year's Eve | Public |
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