2020 Holidays - Latvia

Latvia Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. General Observance

- Public holidays in Latvia are established by law and published in the official holiday calendar.

- These holidays include national holidays (e.g., Independence Day, Proclamation Day) and religious observances (e.g., Christmas, Easter).

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday

- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.

- This ensures that employees receive a weekday off in lieu of the holiday.

3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday

- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.

- This rule applies to ensure that workers do not lose a holiday due to the weekend.

4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

- The Latvian government may declare bridge holidays to create long weekends.

- If a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, the government may designate the preceding Monday or following Friday as a non-working day.

- In such cases, a nearby Saturday may be designated as a working day to compensate for the additional day off.

5. Additional Notes

- Employers must comply with the official holiday calendar published by the Latvian government.

- Employees required to work on a public holiday are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off as mandated by Latvian labor law.

- For the most current and accurate details, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any government announcements.