BelarusvsLatvia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
7
Only Belarus
12
Only Latvia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Belarus has 10 nationwide public holidays and Latvia has 16, so Latvia gets 6 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Новы год, Дзень працы and Каляды каталiцкiя.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Belarus has 7 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Latvia (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Belarus offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Latvia offers 6 and 4. Latvia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Belarus and May in Latvia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Belarus
Latvia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Latvia
Belarus is working these days.