Restoration of Independence of Latvia

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AKA Name	Latvijas Neatkarības Atjaunošana
ℹ Hashtags	#RestorationOfIndependence, #RepublicofLatvia, #IndependenceRestorationDay
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2026 Date	May 4, 2026
2027 Date	May 4, 2027

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Restoration of Independence of Latvia in

Monday, May 4

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Latvia celebrates the 35th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence. We send our best wishes to all who love and support Latvia and our gratitude to friends and allies for all your support and solidarity
— Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) May 4, 2025

Today we celebrate ReIndependence. Latvia was 3rd of the 3 Baltic countries to declare Independence upon Gorbachev's new so-called freedoms. Declared while the Red Army and Occupiers still in place. With demographics of 52% after USSR 50y genocide. Latvia is a miracle country.
— Amara Graps (@amaragraps) May 4, 2025

Happy Latvia's day of independence restoration!
— AmandaJ-art (@AmandaJ_LV) May 4, 2025

Restoration of Independence of Latvia History

Restoration of Independence Day commemorates the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia in 1990. In 1940, during World War II, Latvia lost its independence as it was occupied by German and Soviet forces. On 4 May 1990, the Declaration of Independence was adopted with a majority vote. The Declaration also stated that it had remained sovereign throughout the time it was under Soviet occupation and that Soviet occupation had been against the will of the Latvian people.

Restoration of Independence Day is celebrated annually on 4 May.

Top facts about Restoration of Independence of Latvia

The restoration of Latvian independence occurred in the midst of the political turmoil that ensued as the Soviet Union fell apart.
On the 50th anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a human chain, called the Baltic Way, was formed between Tallin, Estonia, Riga, Latvia and Vilnius, Lithuania.

In the News and Trending in Latvia for Restoration of Independence of Latvia

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Restoration of Independence of Latvia Top Things to Do

Generate awareness on social media for the day by posting pictures of you and your friends wearing your Latvian colours with the hashtags #latvian, #independencelatvia and #RestoreIndependenceLatvia.
Enjoy the evening fireworks in downtown Riga. They are some of the largest fireworks in the country.

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