Holiday Calendars

The following country guides are maintained yearly by SRAS with holiday dates and days off to help students better plan their trips abroad and for anyone hoping to better understand holidays in Eurasian locations. Holidays are times set aside on the calendar to observe tradition, remember history, or celebrate a cause. Some have ancient roots while others are modern inventions. All are associated with the identity of those that observe them.

Latvian Holidays 2025: A Complete Guide

Latvian holidays are steeped in ancient pagan tradition. Most important are the winter and summer solstices. Connections with the ancient past are thought to be the most authentic connections with being Latvian. Other major holidays celebrate the hard-won independence and sovereignty of Latvia. Soviet influence, especially as compared to other former Soviet republics, is minimal, […]

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