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