Father's Day in Latvia is observed every second Sunday of September. The holiday was established in 2008 as part of a cultural shift following Latvia's independence from the Soviet Union, which had previously banned many western celebrations. Although it has not yet gained widespread popularity, the Latvian government promotes the holiday by organizing various events and activities that encourage participation from fathers and their children. The celebration aims to highlight the importance of fathers in the lives of their children. As there are no unique Latvian traditions associated with this day, customs are largely borrowed from other countries.