Foto: LSM / LETA, Paula Čurkste

In previous years, the practice in Latvia has been to 'move' some national holidays, particularly at the Midsummer and Yueltide periods in order to create longer holiday periods for people to enjoy witht heir families and friends. Changed working days are usually used to avoid having to work a separate working day between public holidays.

In the public administration, such extended working days are mandatory, while in the private sector they are recommended. They usually involve wo...