Monday, October 12, 2026 in calendar
. Calendar day information: events, name days, extended name days, sunset and sunrise.
Day events
Top eventsWorld Arthritis Day
0Safety Week 2026 in Latvia
0Safety Week will take place across Latvia from 12 to 18 October 2026. The nationwide initiative encourages schools, students, teachers and parents to improve their knowledge and practical skills in emergency preparedness and everyday safety. Activities cover fire safety, road safety, cybersecurity, first aid, evacuation procedures and crisis response. The initiative is coordinated by Latvia's Ministry of Education and Science in cooperation with national institutions.
UNESCO Week 2026 in Latvia
0UNESCO Week takes place in Latvia from 12 to 18 October 2026, marking the 35th anniversary of Latvia's membership in UNESCO. The nationwide initiative highlights Latvia's contribution to international cooperation, education, science and cultural heritage preservation. The public is invited to share personal reflections and experiences, helping create a collective message celebrating Latvia's participation in UNESCO.
Name days
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- Day of year
- 285 day of the year, 80 days left
- ISO week
- 42
- Day of week
- Monday (the 41 time this weekday occurs in the year)
- Month / quarter
- 12 day of month, quarter 4
Astronomy and nature
- Zodiac sign
- Libra ♎
- Chinese Zodiac
- snake 蛇
- Season
- Astronomical: Autumn. Until next season: 70 days. Meteorological: Autumn. Until next season: 50 days.
- Next astronomical event
- Winter solstice on 21 Dec 2026 (in 70 days)
- Moon
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- Moon direction
- waxing
- Moon phase
- New Moon
- Age
- 1.3 day
- New Moon
- Nov 9
- Full Moon
- Oct 26
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise and sunset times for the largest cities in Latvia. Times shown in Europe/Riga.
| City | Civil dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Civil dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga | 7:12 AM | 7:50 AM | 1:10 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:08 PM | 10:39 |
| Daugavpils | 7:01 AM | 7:38 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:21 PM | 6:59 PM | 10:43 |
| Liepaja | 7:24 AM | 8:01 AM | 1:22 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:20 PM | 10:41 |
| Jelgava | 7:13 AM | 7:51 AM | 1:11 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:09 PM | 10:40 |
| Jurmala | 7:13 AM | 7:51 AM | 1:11 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:09 PM | 10:39 |