Christmas Day in Latvia (2022)

Christmas Day in Latvia in 2022 was observed on **December 25**, known locally as *Pirmie Ziemassvētki*. This nationwide holiday marks the first of two Christmas celebrations in Latvia, reflecting its Lutheran heritage. Families gather for festive meals, church services, and traditional customs, blending religious observance with cultural traditions. |*Pirmie Ziemassvētki* (First Christmas Eve) is the traditional Latvian term for December 25. |Yes, December 25 is observed across the country as a public holiday.