Elaconese Melody Festival 1940

The Elaconese Melody Festival 1940 was the 38th edition of the Elaconese Melody Festival. The contest took place in Riga, Latvia, following their victory at the 1939 contest.

Due to the low amount of competing countries, no semi-finals took place.

Fourteen countries took part. Denmark and Norway withdrew, having been invaded by Germany months prior. The Netherlands and Belgium were slated to take part, but due to an invasion by Germany days prior to the contest, both withdrew.