Public holidays and driving bans Latvia
When planning road transport in Latvia, knowledge of applicable driving restrictions for exceptional transport is crucial. Here is a brief overview of these driving restrictions.
Driving bans on Holidays and Special Circumstances
Driving bans
There are no general driving bans in force on Sundays and public holidays in Latvia. On most main roads in Riga, driving bans for truck traffic over 5 tons apply during rush hour from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
General Limitations:
- In Latvia, there are no general driving bans in effect on Sundays and public holidays.
Weather-related Limitations:
- Specific restrictions may be in effect in case of adverse weather conditions. It is advisable to consult current weather information before departure and take necessary precautions.
Transport to Latvia
Transit times Latvia
Certain transit times apply for shipping to and from Latvia. These vary between 3 and 5 days, depending on the type of shipment and the final destination. Click here to view transit times for Latvia and find out which time frames are relevant for scheduling your shipment.
Tailored transport
Do you have specific requirements for your transport? Neele-Vat has extensive experience with exceptional transport to and from Latvia. In addition, we are able to transport your shipment with courier services or express transport. Click here for more information about other types of transport.
Public holidays in Latvia
- January 1 - New Year's Day
- March 29 - Good Friday
- March 31 and April 1 - Easter
- May 1 - Labor Day
- May 6 - Day of Peace
- June 23 - Midsummer Day
- Nov. 18 - National holiday
- December 25 and 26 - Christmas
- December 31 - National holiday
Specializing in transportation of various goods
ADR
If your company transports hazardous materials, it is crucial to ensure that all operations are conducted safely.
GMP+
If you are a company transporting animal feed, strict regulations apply to this, both for animal feed and all related products.
FMCG
Consumer goods usually have a high throughput and thus need to be transported especially quickly and efficiently.
FSSC 22000
Companies that handle food in any form are required by regulation to work on food safety. We are ready to help.