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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Latvia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Riga, Latvia
5, J.Alunana Iela Riga Lv 1010 Latvia
Phone: +371 6777 4700
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 50 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Latvian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Windrush Day | Monday, June 22 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| Midsummer Eve | Tuesday, June 23 | 1 week |
| Midsummer Day | Wednesday, June 24 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Latvia?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Latvia including and Riga.
2 - Do Latvian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Latvia (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Latvia?
The British representative offices in Latvia will be closed in observance of the following Latvian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (GB) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (1 day, 19 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Latvia
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Riga, Latvia
Riga, Latvia
04:40AMMonday, June 15, 2026
London, United Kingdom
02:40AMMonday, June 15, 2026