EstoniavsLatvia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
10
Days you're both off
2
Only Estonia
5
Only Latvia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Estonia has 12 nationwide public holidays and Latvia has 16, so Latvia gets 4 more days off. They line up on 10 dates, including uusaasta, suur reede, ülestõusmispühade 1. püha and kevadpüha.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Estonia has 9 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Latvia (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Estonia offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Latvia offers 6 and 4. Estonia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Estonia and May in Latvia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Estonia
Latvia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Latvia
Estonia is working these days.