New Year's Eve is a public holiday in Latvia, observed on December 31, 2026. It is locally known as Vecgada diena. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Eve
Local NameVecgada diena
DateDecember 31, 2026
CountryLV flag Latvia
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Eve in Latvia?
New Year's Eve falls on December 31, 2026 in Latvia.
Is New Year's Eve a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Eve is an official public holiday in Latvia. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Eve called locally?
In Latvia, New Year's Eve is known as "Vecgada diena".

All Public Holidays in Latvia LV flag

DateHolidayType
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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