Christmas Day in Latvia (2020)

Christmas Day in Latvia in 2020 was observed on **December 25**, known locally as *Pirmie Ziemassvētki* (First Christmas Eve). As a nationwide holiday, it marked the first of two consecutive days celebrating Christmas in Latvia, reflecting traditional Baltic customs. The date aligns with the Gregorian calendar, and the occasion holds cultural significance across the country. |*Pirmie Ziemassvētki*—meaning "First Christmas Eve"—is the Latvian term for December 25. |Yes, *Pirmie Ziemassvētki* was observed throughout Latvia as a public holiday.