Public holiday in Latvia
Second day of Christmas in Latvia
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
The Second day of Christmas is a nationwide public holiday in Latvia on 26 December. It extends the Christmas break and is part of the country’s winter holiday period.
About Second day of Christmas in Latvia
In Latvia, the Second day of Christmas is observed nationwide and follows Christmas Day immediately. It gives the holiday period a second official day of rest, so many people continue family visits, meals and quiet time after the main Christmas celebrations. Because it falls in the middle of the year-end break, it is also one of the days that shapes the rhythm of the Latvian winter holiday season.
Traditions
Latvian observance of the Christmas period is strongly family-centred, so the second day is commonly used for visiting relatives, sharing meals and continuing the seasonal gathering started on Christmas Day. As in much of Latvia’s December holiday season, people may also exchange gifts, enjoy festive food and spend time indoors with close family.
How Second day of Christmas is celebrated in Latvia
The day is usually low-key and private rather than marked by large public events. Many households keep to the slower pace of the holiday period, with home visits, meals and time together taking priority over workday routines.
Interesting facts
In Latvia, both 25 and 26 December are public holidays, so the Christmas break includes two consecutive official days. The Second day of Christmas is also commonly called Boxing Day in English, but Latvian official holiday listings use the Christmas designation.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.