Public holiday in Latvia
New Year's Day in Latvia
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
New Year’s Day is a nationwide public holiday in Latvia on 1 January. It marks the start of the calendar year and follows New Year’s Eve celebrations.
About New Year's Day in Latvia
In Latvia, New Year’s Day is observed across the country and is one of the year’s fixed public holidays. It is mainly a day for recovery after the previous night’s celebrations and for low-key time with family or friends. The holiday sits at the start of the winter holiday period, so many people also treat it as part of a wider stretch of seasonal rest and private gatherings.
Traditions
The most visible customs are those associated with New Year’s Eve and the transition into the new year: toasts at midnight, festive meals, and spending time with family or friends. As in many European countries, people may also make personal resolutions or wish one another well for the year ahead.
How New Year's Day is celebrated in Latvia
The day is typically quiet and informal. People often sleep late, visit relatives, or spend the day at home after late-night celebrations, and some may continue with seasonal outings or private meals. In larger towns and cities, New Year’s Eve events spill over into the early hours of 1 January, but the holiday itself is usually reserved for rest rather than scheduled public ceremony.
Interesting facts
It is one of Latvia’s fixed-date public holidays and is observed nationwide. The holiday immediately follows New Year’s Eve, which is the main moment for celebrations and countdowns.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.