The duration of the state examination process has been determined for the next academic year

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted the regulations determining the schedule for state examinations in the 2026/2027 academic year. These have been published in the official publication “Latvijas Vēstnesis” in the issue of September 16, 2026, No. 178 (official publication OP 2026/178).

Regulatory Basis

The document was adopted as Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 539 “Regulations on the Schedule for State Examinations in the 2026/2027 Academic Year”. The regulations were signed by the Prime Minister and are included in the section of the publication regarding Cabinet of Ministers decisions.

• Publishing house: Official Publication of the Republic of Latvia “Latvijas Vēstnesis”
• Document type: Cabinet of Ministers Regulations
• Registration number: No. 539
• Publication date: September 16, 2026

What the Regulations Provide

The regulations determine the schedule for state examinations — including state examination papers and centralized exams — for the next academic year. They apply to students, educational institutions, and families across Latvia, as they establish a unified state-level examination calendar.

Impact on the Education System

With these regulations, the state establishes a unified examination schedule, allowing schools and municipalities to plan the learning process in a timely manner. For students and their families, this means the examination dates are known in advance, while for educational institutions, it provides the opportunity to align the curriculum with the state examination calendar.

Official Source

Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 539 “Regulations on the Schedule for State Examinations in the 2026/2027 Academic Year”, published in “Latvijas Vēstnesis” on September 16, 2026, No. 178, official publication OP 2026/178.