Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Latvia 2026
Latvia has 7 long weekends in 2026. The longest natural break is 2 days around Midsummer Eve & Midsummer Day (Tue 23 Jun – Wed 24 Jun). Take Thursday and Friday off and turn the Midsummer Eve & Midsummer Day break into a 6-day run.
7
Long weekends
6
Longest break (days)
7
Bridge day opportunities
All long weekends in Latvia 2026
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan | New Year's Day | 1 | Friday(Fri 2 Jan) | 4d |
| Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr | Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday | 4 | Thursday(Thu 2 Apr) | 5d |
| Thu 30 Apr – Mon 4 May | Labour Day, Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia | 4 | Thursday(Thu 30 Apr) | 5d |
| Tue 23 Jun – Sun 28 Jun | Midsummer Eve, Midsummer Day | 2 | Thursday + Friday(Thu 25 Jun, Fri 26 Jun) | 6d |
| Sat 14 Nov – Wed 18 Nov | Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 16 Nov, Tue 17 Nov) | 5d |
| Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day | 4 | Wednesday(Wed 23 Dec) | 5d |
| Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | New Year's Eve | 1 | Friday(Fri 1 Jan) | 4d |
Best long weekends in Latvia 2026
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
June
Midsummer Eve & Midsummer Day
Tue 23 Jun – Sun 28 Jun
6
days
April
Good Friday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
5
days
May
Labour Day & Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
Thu 30 Apr – Mon 4 May
5
days
November
Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
Sat 14 Nov – Wed 18 Nov
5
days
How to use bridge days in Latvia
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In Latvia 2026, there are 7 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Midsummer Eve & Midsummer Day: take Thursday and Friday off to turn a 2-day break into 6 consecutive days using only 2 days of annual leave.
Public holidays linked to long weekends
Midsummer Eve
Tue 23 Jun
Midsummer Day
Wed 24 Jun
Good Friday
Fri 3 Apr
Easter Sunday
Sun 5 Apr
Easter Monday
Mon 6 Apr
Labour Day
Fri 1 May
Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
Mon 4 May
Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
Wed 18 Nov
Christmas Eve
Thu 24 Dec
Christmas Day
Fri 25 Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Sat 26 Dec
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan
New Year's Eve
Thu 31 Dec
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Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Latvia have in 2026?
Latvia has 7 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in Latvia in 2026?
The longest break is 6 days from Tuesday, 23 June 2026 to Sunday, 28 June 2026, centred around Midsummer Eve and Midsummer Day (taking Thursday and Friday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in Latvia 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity is around Midsummer Eve & Midsummer Day (Tue 23 Jun – Wed 24 Jun). Take Thursday and Friday as annual leave to get a 6-day break using only 2 days of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in Latvia?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.