14.11.2013

On November 18, 2013, the 95^th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, most Latvijas Pasts offices will be closed; only specific post offices in the largest shopping malls will be open, and some offices will have changed working hours.

Pensions and benefits that are scheduled to be paid on November 16, 17 and 18 will be received by clients on November 13, 14 and 15, respectively.

Western Union money transfer services during the public holidays will be provided at most of the post offices that will be open.

Urgent telegrams on November 18 will be delivered only in Riga, while regular telegrams will not be delivered.

Press publishers will not release newspapers and magazines on November 18.

The working hours of Latvijas Pasts during the public holidays can be viewed here. Precise information regarding the changes of working hours is also available at all Latvijas Pasts post offices.

Latvijas Pasts congratulates every resident on the day of proclamation of Latvia, and to mark the occasion offers for purchase the special stamps from the series Republicof Latvia - 100. The stamps are available in all post offices.

About SJSC Latvijas Pasts

Latvijas Pasts ensures the widest availability of postal services throughout Latvia by maintaining more than 600 post offices. The primary function of the company is provision of the universal postal service; Latvijas Pasts also provides commercial transport, express mail, payment, press subscription, retail and philatelic services. Latvijas Pasts is a wholly State-owned company with more than 4,300 employees.

Additional information:
Zane Plone
SJSC Latvijas Pasts
Public Relations Specialist
Phone: +371 67608506
E-mail: zane.plone@pasts.lv
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