The Day of the International Recognition of Latvia is observed in Latvia on January 26. This observance commemorates the recognition of Latvia's independence by several countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, and Japan, on January 26, 1921, following the country's declaration of independence in 1918. Although it is an official observance, it is not celebrated as a public holiday. The recognition de iure is considered a significant event in Latvian history, alongside the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia and the signing of the Treaty of Riga, which ended the Latvian War of Independence in 1920. The anniversary serves as a reminder of Latvia's journey to sovereignty and its importance in the nation's historical narrative.