Madona Region Graduation Guide: 2025/2026 School Ceremony Dates

For the Latvian diaspora in the UK and families planning international travel for the upcoming summer season, the Madona Municipality has released the comprehensive schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year graduation ceremonies. These events, known locally as izlaidums, represent significant cultural milestones in Latvia, often involving formal attire, floral tributes, and community-wide celebrations.

Whether you are a relative planning a trip back to the Vidzeme region or a parent coordinating with family abroad, having these dates confirmed early is essential for booking flights and accommodation. The ceremonies span from late May for preschools and vocational arts programs to early July for secondary school graduates.

Secondary School Graduations (Grade 12)

The following dates have been set for students completing their full secondary education, marking their transition to university or the professional world:

• Madona State Gymnasium: 19 June at 18:00 (Sports Hall)
• Madona City Secondary School: 27 June at 17:00 (Sports Hall)
• Cesvaine Secondary School: 4 July at 17:00 (School Aula)
• Varakļāni Secondary School: 5 June at 18:00 (Varakļāni Culture Centre)

Basic Education Graduations (Grade 9)

In the Latvian system, Grade 9 marks the completion of basic education. Most ceremonies for this level are concentrated in late June:

• Madona State Gymnasium: 26 June at 18:00
• Madona City Secondary School: 27 June at 13:00
• Barkava Primary School: 27 June at 18:00
• Cesvaine Secondary School: 27 June at 15:00
• Ērgļi Primary School: 27 June at 16:00
• Kalsnava Primary School: 27 June at 14:00
• Liezēre Primary School: 27 June at 17:00
• Lubāna City Primary School: 27 June at 14:00
• Varakļāni Secondary School: 3 July at 18:00
• Bērzaune Primary School: 3 July at 15:00

Preschool and Specialist Schools

Preschool graduations generally take place in late May, serving as a formal farewell before children begin primary school in the autumn. Notable dates include:

• Madona “Saulīte” (Groups Cālēni & Taurenīši): 28 May at 15:00
• Madona “Kastanītis”: 29 May at 13:00 (J. Norvilis Music School)
• Cesvaine “Brīnumzeme”: 29 May at 16:00
• Jānis Norvilis Madona Music School: 29 May at 16:00
• Jānis Simons Madona Art School: 12 June at 14:00

Readers are advised that venues for outdoor ceremonies, such as those in Lubāna or Ērgļi, may change based on weather conditions or ongoing renovation works. For institutions not listed above, families should contact the specific school administration directly for timing and location details.

Source: Madonas novada pašvaldība