Riga Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Riga?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Riga mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Riga?

Riga observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Latvia nationally, since Riga doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Riga, Latvia

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Riga, Latvia? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Riga.

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout Riga align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In Riga, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia on November 18) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Riga, Latvia

This is Latvia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Latvia's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Riga and the rest of Latvia, not a separate Riga-specific calendar.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Riga

These are Latvia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Latvia's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Latvia, including Riga. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia	November 18	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.mk.gov.lv

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Riga

Riga follows Latvia's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Riga, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

Frequently Asked Questions — Riga Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Riga?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Riga mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Riga?

Riga observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Latvia nationally, since Riga doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Riga?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Riga.

Do public holidays in Riga differ from the rest of Latvia?

No — public holidays in Latvia are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Riga observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Riga-specific reference, not because Riga has its own separate holiday list.

What is the official source for Riga's public holiday dates?

Riga's public holidays are mandated by Latvia's national statutory framework, published via www.mk.gov.lv — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.