Ligo Day
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Friday june 23, 2023
Secular holiday : Celebration of the summer solstice. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
St John
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Saturday june 24, 2023
Secular holiday : John is described in the New Testament as the last of the Old Testament prophets and the precursor of the Messiah. Another celebration is August 29th in remembrance of his beheading. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Summer holiday (end)
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Friday september 1, 2023
School holidays :
RIGAFOOD
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Wednesday september 6, 2023
Tradeshows : Www.bt1.lv lasts 4 days - in Riga 2023 edition confirmed
Vilnius Marathon
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Sunday september 10, 2023
Sports events : Www.vilniausmaratonas.lt/ 2023 edition confirmed
Teacher Day
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Monday october 2, 2023
School holidays :
Vilnius Jazz Festival
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Friday october 20, 2023
Culture : Lasts 4 days
http://www.vilniusjazz.lt/ in Vilnius 2023 edition NOT confirmed
Autumn holiday (beginning)
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Friday october 20, 2023
School holidays :
Daylight Saving Time
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Sunday october 29, 2023
Special Events : At 1:00 a.m. local times
Autumn holiday (end)
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Monday october 30, 2023
School holidays :
All Souls' Day
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Saturday november 4, 2023
cards/flowers :
St Martin's Day
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Friday november 10, 2023
Culture : Mārtiņdiena , celebrates the beginning of the winter season.
National Day
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Saturday november 18, 2023
Secular holiday : On 18th November, 1918, after Germany's defeat in World War I, the Latvians proclaimed an independent state, but its real advent came only in 1920 after the cessation of hostilities between pro- and anti-Bolshevik forces and the withdrawal of all foreign armies from Latvian territory. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
National Day
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Monday november 20, 2023
Secular holiday : On 18th November, 1918, after Germany's defeat in World War I, the Latvians proclaimed an independent state, but its real advent came only in 1920 after the cessation of hostilities between pro- and anti-Bolshevik forces and the withdrawal of all foreign armies from Latvian territory. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Winter holiday (beginning)
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Friday december 22, 2023
School holidays :
Christmas Eve
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Sunday december 24, 2023
Culture :
Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.
St Stephen's Day
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Tuesday december 26, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Remembrance of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
New Year's Eve
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Sunday december 31, 2023
Secular holiday : paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday