Latvia's Independence Day, officially known as the Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia, is celebrated annually on 18 November in Latvia. It marks the anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of Latvia by the People's Council of Latvia in 1918.

Latvia Independence Day is on November 18. On this day in 1918, Latvia declared its independence from Russian occupation after World War I. But who knew that the country would need to do it all over again 72 years later?

Nov 15, 2024 · Latvia declared de facto independence on November 18, 1918 but it wasn't until January 26, 1921 that the Entente powers responsible for drawing up Europe's post-war borders approved the new country's existence de jure in international law.

Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence (Latvian: Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena) is a Latvian national holiday and event, being celebrated annually on 4 May. It marks, like the other Baltic republics, the restoration of the Latvian Republic declaration by the Supreme Soviet of the Latvian SSR on 4 May 1990.

On Saturday, November 18, Latvia celebrates the 105th anniversary of the country's independence, with numerous events taking place throughout the country. Many of these are being shown live on Latvian Television (LTV) and on LSM.

Nov 16, 2020 · Just a single photo remains of Latvia's November 18, 1918 independence declaration in the Latvian National Theatre building – and this testifies to the fact that it was but a single step in the country's struggle to survive.

Latvian Independence Day commemorates declaration of independence of the Republic of Latvia from German and Russian occupation on November 18, 1918 after the end of the first world war. Read about National Day in Latvia in 2025.

Latvia's Independence Day, officially known as the Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia, is celebrated annually on 18 November in Latvia. It marks the anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of Latvia by the People's Council of Latvia in 1918.

As November 18, 2024 approaches, Latvia prepares to celebrate its Independence Day with pride and reverence. This day marks a pivotal moment in Latvian history, commemorating the declaration of independence from German and Russian occupation in 1918.

*Day of de facto independence of Latvia (August 25th) commemorates the final collapse of Soviet Union in 1991 when the Latvian independence seemingly became irreversible. The commemoration is mostly official.