Laethanta oibre – an Laitvia
In Latvia, employees are entitled to 13 public holidays per year, which are fully non-working days. HR and payroll specialists must take into account that these holidays impact working time calculations and salary payment schedules.
Achoimre bhliantúil
| Blianta eile | Laethanta oibre | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 251 | |
| 2025 | 249 | |
| 2026 | 250 | |
| 2027 | 252 |
An gá leat laethanta oibre a ríomh idir dhá dháta ar leith? an Laitvia áireamhán laethanta oibre
Ceisteanna coitianta
How should working hours in a month be calculated if it 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 working hours calculation. Salary calculation should be performed by deducting holiday days from the total working time.
Is an employee entitled to increased remuneration if they work on a public holiday?
Yes, an employee who works on a public holiday must be paid at least double the regular rate of pay under Latvian Labour Law. Additionally, the employee is entitled to a compensatory day off at another time within the month.
Are New Year's Eve (31 December) and Christmas Eve (24 December) 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 is required to work on these days, they are entitled to increased remuneration and a compensatory day off.
Does Latvia have a system of 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 contains 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 standard monthly working time calculation depends on the number of days in the specific month and the number of holidays falling within it.