Working days 2026
In 2026 Latvia has a total of 250 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
250
Public holidays
13
11 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: July (23 days) – Least: May (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Jaunais Gads (THU)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. Lielā Piektdiena (FRI)
- 05. Lieldienas (SUN)
- 06. Otrās Lieldienas (MON)
May
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Darba svētki (FRI)
- 04. Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena (MON)
June
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 23. Līgo Diena (TUE)
- 24. Jāņi (WED)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 18. Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas diena (WED)
December
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:3
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 24. Ziemassvētku vakars (THU)
- 25. Ziemassvētki (FRI)
- 26. Otrie Ziemassvētki (SAT)
- 31. Vecgada vakars (THU)
Other years
Other countries
In Latvia, employees are entitled to 13 public holidays per year, which are entirely free from work. HR and payroll specialists must take into account that these holidays affect working time calculations and salary payment schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How should working hours per month be calculated if the month includes public holidays?
The standard working week in Latvia is 40 hours. If a public holiday falls within a month, the employee has no obligation to work on that day, and it is not included in the calculation of working hours. Salary calculation must be performed by deducting holiday days from the total working time.
Must an employee receive increased compensation if they work on a public holiday?
Yes, an employee who works on a public holiday must be paid at least double compensation according to the Latvian Labour Law. Additionally, the employee is entitled to a compensatory day off at another time during the month.
Are New Year's Eve (December 31) and Christmas Eve (December 24) full public holidays?
Yes, both New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve are full public holidays, and employees have no obligation to work on these days. If an employee must work on these days, they are entitled to increased compensation and a compensatory day off.
Does Latvia have substitute days if a public holiday falls on a weekend?
No, Latvia does not have a substitute day system. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, no additional day off is granted, and this day remains without compensation.
How should monthly salary be calculated if it is based on hourly rates and the month has multiple public holidays?
Monthly salary should be calculated by multiplying the hourly rate by the actual number of working hours, excluding public holiday days. The calculation of standard monthly working time depends on the specific number of days in the month and the number of holidays falling within it.