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This is a list of holidays in Latvia.
Date
English Name
Local Name
Notes
1 January
New Year's Day
Jaunais Gads
Moveable Friday
Good Friday
Lielā Piektdiena
Moveable Monday
Easter Monday
Otrās Lieldienas
1 May
Labour Day
Darba svētki
The convocation of the constitutional assembly in 1920 also falls on May 1 and is also celebrated on this day.
4 May
Restoration of Independence Day
Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena
On 4 May 1990. Latvia proclaimed its independence from the USSR, and restoration of the Republic of Latvia. If the day is on the weekend the next Monday is a holiday.
23 June
Midsummer's Eve
Līgo diena
24 June
Midsummer's Day
Jāņi
18 November
Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia
Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas diena
The independence of Latvia was proclaimed on this day in 1918. If the day is on the weekend the next Monday is a holiday.
24 December
Christmas Eve
Ziemassvētku vakars
This is when gifts are traditionally exchanged, usually children must offer a poem or song to receive their gift. Families still use real candles on their trees.
25 December
Christmas Day
Ziemassvētki
26 December
Second Day of Christmas
Otrie Ziemassvētki
31 December
New Year's Eve
Vecgada vakars
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