Latvia will not shift any working days in 2027

Latvia will not move any working days in 2027 because the government did not make a decision by the deadline, LSM reports.

The Welfare Ministry had proposed moving June 25 to June 19 and November 19 to November 13. The Cabinet was required to decide by July 1 this year, but postponed the matter amid coalition discussions about whether the practice should continue.

Shifted working days are usually used to avoid having to work a single day between public holidays. The day off is made up on a Saturday. Such changes are mandatory in the public administration but only advisory for the private sector.

Amendments to the Labour Law that would remove the provision for shifting working days were prepared, but were not passed by the previous Saeima. The new Saeima will decide whether to advance them. If the amendments take effect, working days will no longer be shifted in Latvia.