Lithuania holiday calendar

Public holidays in Lithuania 2026

Calendar compilation last reviewed

Plan the year with every Lithuania public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.

Public holidays
16
Regional dates
0
Observances
4
Substitute dates
0

How public holidays work in Lithuania

The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Lithuania calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.

No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. June and December are the busiest months, with 3 listed dates.

Lithuania holiday dates in 2026

The table lists 20 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.

Public holidays, regional dates and cultural observances in Lithuania for 2026
DateHolidayTypeObserved day
New Year’s DayLithuania’s January 1 public holiday, following a winter evening of family gatherings, music and fireworks.Public holiday—
Freedom Defenders’ DayJanuary 13 remembers civilians who defended Lithuania’s restored independence in Vilnius in 1991; it is a national remembrance day, not a general day off.Cultural observance—
Restoration of the StateFebruary 16 marks the 1918 Act of Independence and the re-establishment of a modern Lithuanian state.Public holiday—
Restoration of IndependenceMarch 11 marks Lithuania’s 1990 declaration restoring independence from the Soviet Union.Public holiday—
Easter SundayA Lithuanian public holiday for Western Easter, combining Catholic worship with decorated eggs and spring family meals.Public holiday—
Easter MondayThe second day of Lithuanian Easter, extending the public holiday with family visits and spring customs.Public holiday—
Labour DayMay 1 is Lithuania’s statutory International Labour Day, linking the country to the global May Day tradition.Public holiday—
Mother’s DayLithuania observes Mother’s Day on the first Sunday in May as a statutory public holiday.Public holiday—
Father’s DayLithuania observes Father’s Day on the first Sunday in June as a statutory public holiday.Public holiday—
Day of Mourning and HopeJune 14 remembers the mass Soviet deportations that began in 1941; it is a national day of remembrance, not a general day off.Cultural observance—
Joninės / MidsummerJune 24 is Lithuania’s public Midsummer holiday, joining ancient Rasos customs with the feast of St John.Public holiday—
Statehood DayJuly 6 marks the coronation of King Mindaugas in 1253 and Lithuania’s Statehood and National Anthem Day.Public holiday—
Assumption DayAugust 15 is Žolinė, Lithuania’s public Feast of the Assumption, marked with church worship and blessings of summer plants.Public holiday—
Black Ribbon / Baltic WayAugust 23 joins Black Ribbon remembrance of the 1939 pact with the anniversary of the 1989 Baltic Way; it is not a public holiday.Cultural observance—
Constitution DayOctober 25 commemorates the 1992 referendum that adopted Lithuania’s current Constitution; it is an official remembrance day, not a day off.Cultural observance—
All Saints’ DayNovember 1 is Lithuania’s public All Saints’ Day, beginning two days of cemetery visits, candles and family remembrance.Public holiday—
All Souls’ DayNovember 2, Vėlinės, is Lithuania’s public All Souls’ Day, continuing the country’s deep annual tradition of remembering the dead.Public holiday—
Christmas EveDecember 24, Kūčios, is Lithuania’s public Christmas Eve and the centre of a distinctive family supper without meat.Public holiday—
Christmas DayDecember 25 is Lithuania’s first public Christmas holiday, a day of worship, gifts and relaxed family visits.Public holiday—
Second Christmas DayDecember 26 is Lithuania’s second public Christmas holiday, extending the season for visits, rest and winter gatherings.Public holiday—

Sources for Lithuania holidays

Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.