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The table below presents the most recent publicly available economic statistics for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (updated March 2026). This information is compiled from public sources and does not represent official statistics.
| Country | Unemployment | Inflation Rate | GDP Growth | Avg Gross Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estonia
|
7.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 2 092 € |
Latvia
|
7.1% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1 815 € |
Lithuania
|
6.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2 526 € |
Source: Eurostat and official national statistical offices (Statistics Estonia, Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia, Statistics Lithuania).
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Public Holidays 2026 in Estonia, Latvia and Lithunia
Last Updated in March 2026
| Public Holiday | Estonia | Latvia | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 Jan | 1 Jan | 1 Jan |
| Good Friday | 3 Apr | 3 Apr | — |
| Easter Sunday | 5 Apr | 5 Apr | 5 Apr |
| Easter Monday | — | 6 Apr | 6 Apr |
| Independence / Restoration Day | 24 Feb | 4 May | 16 Feb, 11 Mar |
| Labour Day | 1 May | 1 May | 1 May |
| Mother’s Day | — | — | 3 May |
| Pentecost / Whitsunday | 24 May | — | — |
| Father’s Day | — | — | 7 Jun |
| Midsummer / St. John’s Day | 23 Jun, 24 Jun | 23 Jun, 24 Jun | 24 Jun |
| Statehood / National Day | 20 Aug | 18 Nov | 6 Jul |
| Assumption Day | — | — | 15 Aug |
| All Saints’ Day | — | — | 1 Nov |
| Christmas Eve | 24 Dec | 24 Dec | 24 Dec |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec | 25 Dec | 25 Dec |
| Boxing Day / Second Christmas Day | 26 Dec | 26 Dec | 26 Dec |
| New Year’s Eve | — | 31 Dec | — |
| Public holiday days count (2026) | 12 days | 13 days | 15 days |
Sources: Estonia’s Public Holidays and Days of National Importance Act; Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs holiday listing; official Lithuanian government / presidential holiday listing. Dates for movable feasts in 2026 follow the official holiday framework in each country. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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